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    Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

    Published: Jan 31, 2018 · Updated: Dec 17, 2020 by Katie Olesen · This post may contain affiliate links, through which I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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    Bright green cilantro lime vinaigrette in mason jar.

    Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette.  This is my favorite vinaigrette... ever.  I mean it.  Ever.  I can't help it.  I literally could sit down and eat this with a spoon and be happy.

    I'm crazy for the combo of lime and cilantro.  Lime and anything really, but this?  Killer.  I am SO happy I am not one of those people that thinks cilantro tastes like soap.  That would be a major bummer.  So sorry if that's you!

    A jar of cilantro vinagraitte surrounded by limes and cilantro on a small bamboo cutting board.

    In an effort to make lunch time easier for myself, I've been picking a salad and prepping the ingredients on Sunday's.  I make up this cilantro lime vinaigrette and at the same time prep all the salad ingredients I want to go with it.  For this particular salad that usually means corn, black beans, diced bell pepper, green onion, and tortilla strips.  Then I keep it all in the fridge ready to go.  When lunch rolls around and I'm famished, all I have to do is throw the salad into a bowl, top with the cilantro lime vinaigrette, and eat.  It makes healthy eating choices so much easier.  If I don't prep ahead I usually just end up eating dove dark chocolates all day which, while delicious, isn't super nutritious.

    a jar of cilantro lime vinaigrette surrounded by limes and cilantro on a small bamboo cutting board.

    I made a version of this a while back but don't go looking for that one ok?  Let's just stick with the 'new and improved' Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette.  It's got more cilantro, sweetened with honey, and a few more things to jazz it up.  If you like cilantro, I know you'll like this!

    Recipe

    a jar of cilantro lime vinaigrette surrounded by limes and cilantro on a small bamboo cutting board.

    Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

    Katie Olesen
    Verdant, sweet, and tangy!  Pure delicious!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Miscellaneous, Sauces
    Diet Gluten Free
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 33 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed from 1-2 limes
    • 2 tablespoon honey
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1 cup cilantro, fresh
    • ¼ cup sweet onion,, sweet or a small shallot (about 1 oz.)
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients, except for olive oil in blender or food processor.  Blend on low or pulse until roughly chopped.
    • With blender/processor on, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.  Blend until combined.
    • Serve immediately or chill until use.  Shake before serving if the vinaigrette separates.

    Notes

    Will keep in refrigerator for 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 33kcal
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and star rating below!

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    1. Kathy

      February 12, 2018 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      Tried it. And even though I’m not crazy about cilantro, it was really good, especially after a day in the frig.

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    2. Kathy

      January 31, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      Great post. But a whole cup of cilantro kinda freaks me out. Lol.

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      • Katie

        February 01, 2018 at 9:38 am

        5 stars
        You could put as little or as much cilantro as you're comfortable with. 😉

        Reply

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