Salad

Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
Creamy cilantro lime dressing for a vibrant Mexican-inspired salad
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Salad

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 2.2

Description

This recipe features a luscious, creamy cilantro lime dressing that transforms simple ingredients into a vibrant Mexican-inspired salad. The dressing is rich and tangy, made from soaked cashews blended to a silky smooth consistency with fresh lime juice and aromatic cilantro. It pairs beautifully with crisp greens, sweet corn, ripe avocado, or even fresh figs for a sophisticated twist. This versatile sauce is also excellent drizzled over tacos or used as a dip. Perfect for weeknight dinners, summer picnics, or as a refreshing side dish to brighten up any meal. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, it brings a burst of fresh flavor to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Soak the cashews in hot water for 30 minutes to soften them.
  2. Drain the soaked cashews and transfer them to a blender.
  3. Add the peeled garlic cloves, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to the blender.
  4. Pour in enough water to reach your desired consistency.
  5. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime or salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings


Amount Per Serving
Calories 2.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.5g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: mexican, salad, dressing, cilantro, lime, vegan, creamy, cashew, garlic, healthy, side dish, summer, fresh, blender, taco, avocado, corn, picnic, easy, plant based
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