Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

With fresh cilantro and lime, this vinaigrette is simple to make but a great addition to any salad. You could also use this as a marinade.

Summer is here so today is about bright flavors. I realize most people don’t bother making a homemade salad dressing as it’s just easier to buy from the grocery store, but if you’ve never made your own, you’re missing out. While I’ve had cilantro vinaigrette multiple times at my favorite fast casual salad restaurant in Baltimore, Nalley Fresh, I never made it from scratch.

So today I decided to make my own and share with everyone here reading. It’s so easy to make something like this. You might be able to tell just by the one line of directions! But as I said, something fresh makes all the difference. And now that I think about it, I’ve never seen cilantro lime vinaigrette at the grocery store, but maybe I’m just looking in the wrong spot! I’m sure it is, but I’m choosing to believe it doesn’t exist.

If you’re feeling like a fresh summer salad, then I would give this cilantro lime vinaigrette a try. I decided to just use some kale, peppers, mango, corn and fresh avocado and it tasted great. You will not be disappointed. Hope you enjoy!

What Ingredients are in this Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Recipe?

• Cilantro
• Olive oil
• White vinegar
• Honey
• Lime
• Garlic
• Salt

How to Make Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth and emulsified. Add water 1 tbsp at a time if you need to thin it out.

How Long will the Vinaigrette Last?

It will last for 2 weeks if you place in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Salad Recipes to Use this Vinaigrette With

• Mango, Kale and Quinoa Salad
• Edamame, Chickpea and Apple Salad
• Summer Quinoa Salad

Print Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Cilantro lime vinaigrette is a healthy homemade dressing that is perfect for a salad or a marinade of your choosing.

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Servings: 16

Calories: 49kcal

Author: Ryan Beck

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp water (if needed to thin out)

Instructions

• Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth and emulsified. Add water if you need to thin out. Store in refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Amount Per Serving (1 tbsp)

Calories 49 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 37mg2%

Potassium 9mg0%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 0g0%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 0g0%

Vitamin A 0IU0%

Vitamin C 1.7mg2%

Calcium 0mg0%

Iron 0mg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.