Zesty Cilantro Lime Dressing for a Fresh Salad Boost

Make this coriander lime vinaigrette recipe the next time you’re preparing a Mexican meal. It’s bright, sunny and fresh! This dressing is boldly seasoned with fresh lime, olive oil, coriander, garlic, honey, cumin and Dijon mustard. You can make it creamy or spicy if you want.

Drizzle this crispy green dressing with avocado slices and toasted sprinkles for a perfectly simple side salad. Below is a longer list of salad fillings to choose from.

I improvised this dressing to make a green salad with the leftovers of my veggie & Halloumi Fajita bowls, and I liked it so much that I wanted to share it with you. It’s almost as versatile as my favorite lemon vinaigrette and goes even better with certain flavors.

This dressing quickly comes together in the food processor and lasts up to a week in the refrigerator. Sometimes it makes all the difference to have a vibrant sauce on hand!

creamy coriander-lime dressing recipe

How to Serve coriander-lime vinaigrette

Drizzle this coriander-lime vinaigrette over the greenery to accompany Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. This fresh dressing is prepared quickly and brightens up heavy appetizers. Serve it with Vegetarian enchiladas with black beans, vegetarian fajita bowls and halloumi or vegetarian stuffed peppers.

This dressing is suitable for all greens, from sweet salads such as bibb salad and romaine to savory greens such as kale and arugula.

Here is a list of salad ingredients that go well with this dressing:

Lawyer
Peppers, raw or roasted
Black beans
Brown rice and wild rice
Kohl
Carrot
Cauliflower, grated or roasted
Chickpeas, canned or crispy
Cotija, feta and goat cheese
Corn, especially grilled

Gherkin
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Jalapeños peppers
Lens
Nuggets and sunflower seeds
Radish
Red onion and green onion
Tomatoes, raw or roasted

Taste variations

Make it creamy

Add tahini or Greek yogurt. I love the light hazelnut and the intrigue that tahini brings with it. The following recipe contains recommended amounts for each option.

Make it sharp

Add a fresh jalapeño pepper or red pepper flakes. Start small and mix more to taste.