Creamy Cilantro Salad Dressing
This creamy cilantro salad dressing is incredibly easy to make.
Homemade cilantro salad dressing is easier to make than you may think.
It’s easy because the ingredients are all put in food processor or blender, mixed together and wella, it’s done.
Making salad dressing yourself is also convenient because it can be made fresh right before serving.
Or, if it’s a dressing that needs to be chilled before serving like this recipe does, it can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until just before serving.
About the Ingredients
White vinegar adds a subtle tang to the dressing, and garlic is the perfect complement to the fresh flavor of the cilantro and hint of lime.
Also, roasted and shelled pepita (pumpkin) seeds along with other ingredients are blended in a food processor and included in this dressing which gives it a wonderful texture.
Let’s check out the ingredients.
Cilantro, lime, garlic, vinegar, roasted and shelled pepita (pumpkin) seeds, olive oil, mayonnaise, salt and pepper
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
A printable recipe with the measurements and instructions is located at the bottom of this post.
In a food processor or blender, add cilantro,
garlic,
pepita seeds,
salt,
pepper,
olive oil,
white vinegar,
fresh lime juice,
mayonnaise,
and water.
Blend until smooth.
Do a quick taste test and add more salt if needed.
Chill before serving…
…and serve on a salad, as a veggie dip, or sauce on a burger or sandwich.
TIP – If serving as a veggie dip or on a burger or sandwich, decrease the amount of water to 1 tablespoon.
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Creamy Cilantro Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh sprigs of cilantro (the cilantro leaves and stems)
- 1 clove garlic diced
- 1 tablespoon roasted pepita (pumpkin) seeds (shelled)
- 3 dashes salt or salt to taste
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 of a whole lime juiced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons water decrease to 1 tablespoon if making this recipe as a dip or in place of mayonnaise on a burger or sandwich
Equipment
- Small Food Processor or Blender
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, add the cilantro, garlic, pepita seeds, salt, pepper, olive oil, vinegar, juice from the lime, mayonnaise, and water. Blend until smooth.
- Chill for at least 45 minutes and serve on a salad, as a veggie dip, or on a burger or sandwich. If serving as a veggie dip or on a burger or sandwich, decrease the amount of water to 1 tablespoon.
Notes
TIP:
If serving as a veggie dip or on a burger or sandwich, decrease the amount of water to 1 tablespoon.Salad Recipes
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What are pepita seed and where can you find them?
Hi Debbie, Pepita seeds refer to the edible seeds of a pumpkin or squash. Generally I see them referenced to shelled pumpkin seeds. I buy them shelled, roasted and salted (they’re also available raw and unsalted) from stores like Whole Foods or a Farmers Market type store. I get mine at a store called Sprouts that sells them loose in bins where I can just buy the quantity I want. They keep nicely in mason jars and are wonderful in salads and great to snack on too. Although they have a taste of their own they remind me a little bit of a how roasted sunflower seeds taste. Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!
This looks delicious! Love the addition of pepitos! I think this would be great instead of sour cream on top of mexican dishes.
Hi Sherri, thank you very much!