Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
6%
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
5 min.
1
520kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your salads, tacos, or grilled vegetables, this Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is the perfect addition to your culinary repertoire. Bursting with fresh flavors, this vibrant dressing combines the zesty brightness of lime juice with the aromatic essence of cilantro, creating a delightful balance that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or simply someone who enjoys delicious food, this vinaigrette is a versatile option that caters to all dietary preferences.

In just five minutes, you can whip up this refreshing dressing using a food processor, making it an ideal choice for those busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings. The optional jalapeño adds a hint of heat, allowing you to customize the spice level to your liking. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes healthy fats, this vinaigrette not only enhances your meals but also aligns with a balanced diet.

Imagine drizzling this zesty concoction over a crisp salad, marinating your favorite proteins, or even using it as a dipping sauce for fresh veggies. The possibilities are endless! So, grab your ingredients and get ready to transform your dishes with this easy-to-make, flavorful Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette that is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • cup cilantro leaves loosely packed
  • small clove garlic minced
  • 0.5  jalapeño coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime ( - 2 limes)
  • 0.3 cup oil 
  • serving salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • food processor

Directions

  1. Puree everything in a food processor until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

Calories520kcal
Protein0.63%
Fat94.06%
Carbs5.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
94
Glycemic Load
0.41
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.718260783216%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.32mg
Hesperetin
5.43mg
Naringenin
0.23mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
9.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:520.34kcal
26.02%
Fat:56.17g
86.41%
Saturated Fat:4.14g
25.86%
Carbohydrates:7.13g
2.38%
Net Carbohydrates:6.18g
2.25%
Sugar:1.48g
1.64%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:203.08mg
8.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.85g
1.7%
Vitamin K:91.24µg
86.89%
Vitamin E:10.59mg
70.57%
Vitamin C:31.71mg
38.43%
Vitamin A:1185.66IU
23.71%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.82%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.67%
Potassium:183.57mg
5.24%
Folate:17.95µg
4.49%
Fiber:0.95g
3.8%
Copper:0.06mg
3.23%
Magnesium:10.81mg
2.7%
Calcium:25.58mg
2.56%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.54%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.31%
Iron:0.41mg
2.27%
Phosphorus:22.56mg
2.26%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.06%
Vitamin B3:0.37mg
1.87%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.16%