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A small glass serving pitcher filled with cilantro lime dressing next to fresh, sliced limes and cilantro leaves.
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The Best Cilantro Lime Dressing

This Creamy Cilantro Lime dressing is packed with bright, fresh flavor and jalapeño and tomatillos for a bold, tangy taste with a little kick. Use it on anything from salads and veggies to burritos and quesadillas.
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoons ranch dressing mix (a 1-ounce packet)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro packed
  • 1 tomatillos husks removed, roughly chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeds removed, roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk as needed

Instructions

  • Combine all dressing ingredients except milk in a large blender. Blend until smooth. Add milk as needed to get the consistency you like.
    1 cup mayonnaise, 1 Tablespoons ranch dressing mix, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, 1 tomatillos, 1 jalapeño, 2 garlic cloves, 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • Chill for 30 minutes. The dressing will thicken slightly in the fridge.
  • Keeps for 1-2 weeks in the fridge.

Notes

  • If tomatillos aren't available, you can substitute 1/4 cup salsa verde. 
  • If the dressing is too tangy, add 1-2 teaspoons honey to tone it down. 

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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