Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup cilantro
chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Directions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and sugar. Blend until well combined.
- 2
With the food processor running, add in a slow stream of oil.
- 3
Pulse in the cilantro. You want the cilantro to be well blended, but still be able to see plenty of flecks.
- 4
Store in the fridge. Shake or stir well before serving.
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
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About this Recipe
Looking for that vibrant, fresh dressing that elevates any meal? This Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is your answer, offering bright, tangy flavors that transform everyday salads, burrito bowls, and tacos into something extraordinary. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whisk up a batch of this versatile dressing in minutes.
What makes this Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette truly special is its perfect balance of fresh cilantro, zesty lime, and the subtle tang of white wine vinegar. This combination creates a remarkably versatile finish that’s both invigorating and satisfying. It’s incredibly quick to prepare, using straightforward ingredients to achieve a complex, restaurant-quality taste without any fuss.
You can expect a bright, invigorating dressing that’s both tangy and subtly sweet, with a pronounced herby freshness from the chopped cilantro and a sharp zing from the fresh lime juice. The raw garlic adds a pleasant punch, perfectly complementing the acidity of the vinegar. Its smooth texture ensures it coats every leaf of your salad beautifully, or generously drizzles over your favorite burrito bowls and tacos, promising a burst of fresh flavor with every bite.
While fantastic as is, feel free to adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding a touch more sugar, or increase the tang with extra lime juice or white wine vinegar to suit your preference. For a slightly different aromatic note, you could even consider a very small amount of fresh parsley alongside the cilantro. This vinaigrette is naturally delicious and adaptable to your taste.
This versatile vinaigrette is ideal for brightening up any green salad, adding a burst of flavor to hearty burrito bowls, or drizzling generously over savory tacos. It also makes an excellent, fresh dip for vegetables or chips, offering a zesty twist to your snacking.