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This Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is fresh and flavorful and comes together in just 5 minutes.  It’s a healthy salad dressing that  you’ll make time and time again!

This Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is made with cilantro, lime juice, pure maple syrup, and olive oil

This Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Recipe is made with fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar and a wee bit of pure maple syrup.   It has a delicious fresh flavor that will make any bowl of mixed greens completely addicting!  And yes, I will also use this cilantro lime dressing like a dip to baptize carrot and celery sticks with.

This Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is made with cilantro, lime juice, pure maple syrup, and olive oil This Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is made with cilantro, lime juice, pure maple syrup, and olive oil

I am one of those people who loves cilantro.  I love Mexican food and I love cilantro added to Asian inspired salads.  But, if you’re not fond of cilantro, then either add a little less cilantro to the blender or add a little jalapeno to mask the flavor.   Jalapeno is a nice addition.  So is garlic.  But when I’m making this Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette just for myself I like to keep things simple and on the mellow side.  Another great thing about this Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is it also doubles as a really tasty chicken marinade.  And as we’re heading into both salad and grillin weather – this cilantro lime dressing will come in handy for you during the warm summer months.

This Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is made with cilantro, lime juice, pure maple syrup, and olive oil

CILANTRO LIME DRESSING RECIPE 

This healthy salad dressing calls for only 5 ingredients!

  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Limes (for juicing and zesting)
  • Pure maple syrup (or honey)
  • Fresh organic cilantro 
  • Light olive oil

This Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is made with cilantro, lime juice, pure maple syrup, and olive oil

HOW TO MAKE CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

  1. Juice and zest the limes
  2. Chop the cilantro
  3. Place all ingredients in an air-tight container and shake well (you can also whisk ingredients in a bowl with a wire whisk or add everything to a blender and blend).  
  4. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

I make this Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette often because it’s an easy recipe for healthy salad dressing and because it tastes great! 

HEALTHY SALAD DRESSING RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE

This Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is made with cilantro, lime juice, pure maple syrup, and olive oil
Yield: 4-6 servings

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

This Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is fresh and flavorful and comes together in just 5 minutes.  It's a great healthy salad dressing recipe to add to your repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 3-1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves (finely chopped if not using a blender - see directions below)
  • 2/3 cup light olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in an air-tight container and shake well, or whisk ingredients in a bowl with a wire whisk. You can also add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend well.
© Deborah
Cuisine: Healthy / Category: Salads