Low Carb Cilantro Lime Dressing

Brighten up your meals with this zesty and refreshing Low Carb Cilantro Lime Dressing—a perfect blend of fresh cilantro, tangy lime juice, and a hint of sweetness that brings bold flavor without any guilt. This quick and easy dressing, ready in just 10 minutes, features heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, a touch of Dijon mustard for creaminess, and a dash of ground cumin for a warm, earthy note. Enhanced with apple cider vinegar and your favorite low-carb sweetener, this keto-friendly recipe strikes the perfect balance between savory and tart. Whether drizzled over salads, used as a marinade for grilled meats, or served as a dip for veggies, this vibrant dressing is the ultimate low-carb condiment to elevate any dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
• 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium, minced garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon stevia or your preferred low-carb sweetener

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing the cilantro thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit. Shake or pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Add the fresh cilantro leaves, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and stevia into a blender or food processor.

Step 3

Pulse the mixture several times until the ingredients start to combine, then blend on high speed until the dressing becomes smooth and emulsified.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lime juice, or sweetener to suit your personal preference.

Step 5

Transfer the dressing to a jar or bottle, and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Shake or stir well before serving. Enjoy this dressing over a fresh salad, as a marinade for meats, or as a flavorful condiment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(446.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1021.7

Total Fat 115.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1295.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 1.1g
Protein 3.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 140.8mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 649.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 95.1%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 3.7%