Low Sodium Cilantro Dressing

Elevate your meals with this vibrant and zesty Low Sodium Cilantro Dressing, a healthy twist on classic dressings that's bursting with fresh flavors! This creamy, tangy creation combines aromatic fresh cilantro leaves, luscious extra-virgin olive oil, and bright lime juice for an irresistible citrus kick. A touch of honey adds natural sweetness, while unsweetened yogurt and unsalted sunflower seeds create a smooth, balanced texture without added sodium. Perfectly blended in just 10 minutes, this heart-healthy dressing pairs beautifully with crisp salads, roasted vegetables, or marinated proteins. Whether you're searching for a low-sodium salad dressing, a cilantro-based marinade, or a flavorful dip, this recipe promises a delicious, guilt-free addition to your kitchen repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup unsweetened plain yogurt
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing your ingredients: roughly chop the cilantro leaves and peel the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped cilantro, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, unsweetened plain yogurt, garlic cloves, unsalted sunflower seeds, honey, and ground black pepper.

Step 3

Blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated. You may need to stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor.

Step 4

Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to achieve your desired consistency. Blend after each addition to ensure even blending.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust for acidity and sweetness by adding more lime juice or honey, if preferred.

Step 6

Once the dressing is smooth and the flavor is to your liking, transfer it to a clean jar or bottle.

Step 7

Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Shake or stir the dressing before serving. Use it to dress salads, drizzle over grilled vegetables, or as a marinade for proteins.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(559.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1306.8

Total Fat 130.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 3.7mg	0%
Sodium 104.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 22.8g
Protein 10.4g	0%

Vitamin D 29.4IU	0%
Calcium 268.7mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 933.2mg	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: 86.0%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 11.0%