Cilantro Lime Dressing
This simple Cilantro Lime Sauce is creamy and delicious dolloped on top of tacos and nachos. You can even add a little water and thin it out for use as a salad dressing.
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 67kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado pitted and peeled
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 1 jalapeno seeded
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup of water or more as needed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Start by slicing the avocado in half and removing the pit. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon and add it to your blender or food processor. Check out these tips for how to tell if your avocado is ripe and ready to use.
- Add all of the other ingredients and process in your blender until nice and creamy.
- The consistency will be thick and great for dolloping onto tacos and baked potatoes. If you want it a little thinner, add more water one tablespoon at a time until you get the desired consistency.
- Taste, and adjust the ingredients as desired.
- I actually added salt, even though it is not an ingredient listed by the chef.
- You could even add a little sweetener if you like it a little sweeter. That's the great thing about this recipe. It's very versatile and delicious.
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Notes
Tips and Suggestions:
- Salt- The recipe does not call for salt, but I added a little and very much enjoyed it.
- Sweetener- If tangy is not your favorite, add a little sweetener.
- Spicyness- Not into spicy? No problem, just leave the jalapeño out.
- Thick or thin- This sauce has a thick consistency, but just add a little more water or even lime or orange juice to thin it enough to drizzle over a salad.
- Storage- Keep this sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g