Vegan Cilantro Dressing

Brighten up your salads, grain bowls, and roasted veggies with this vibrant Vegan Cilantro Dressing! Packed with fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and a hint of sweetness from maple syrup, this plant-based dressing is both refreshing and versatile. Its creamy texture is effortlessly achieved in just 10 minutes using simple ingredients like dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil—making it a quick and healthy choice for any meal. Perfectly balanced with a touch of garlic and peppery undertones, this dairy-free dressing will elevate your dishes with bold, tangy flavors. Plus, it’s easy to store in the fridge for up to a week, ensuring you always have a flavor-packed option ready to go.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Thoroughly rinse and dry the fresh cilantro leaves. Roughly chop the leaves and discard any thick stems.

Step 2

Peel the garlic clove and roughly chop it.

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, add the chopped cilantro leaves, lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, chopped garlic, dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Blend the mixture on medium speed until the ingredients begin to combine.

Step 5

Slowly add the water while the blender is running to reach your desired consistency.

Step 6

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice for tanginess, maple syrup for sweetness, or salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7

Transfer the dressing to a glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate. Shake well before serving.

Step 8

The dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(375.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	203.1

Total Fat 17.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 753.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g	0%
Total Sugars 5.6g
Protein 3.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 125.0mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 632.5mg	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: 70.5%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 23.9%