Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

Vegan Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing is a refreshing and zesty condiment. You can make it with lime juice, raw cashews, and vegan-friendly items such as white vinegar. It is easy to make, and you can modify it to your taste. You can increase the amount of cashews for creaminess or the amount of lime juice for tartness. This dressing works well in vegan bowls, salads, and tacos. You can flavor your food without consuming animal products. In addition, the Vegan Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing is high in nutrients and low in calories.

Let’s prepare the yummy condiment and dressing with the directions (discussed below).

STATS

• Course: Salad Dressing & Condiments
• Cuisine: Mexican, Asian
• Diet: Vegan
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: None
• Soak time of cashews: 25 mins
• Method: Blending

EQUIPMENT

• One bowl
• Box grater or lemon zester
• Lemon squeezer
• High-speed food blender
• Tightly covered vessel

INGREDIENTS

• Half a cup of cilantro
• Raw cashews 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup of water
• Nutritional yeast 1 tbsp
• Lime juice 2 tbsp
• One tbsp of lime zest
• Crushed garlic cloves 2
• Olive oil 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp of Vegan-friendly white vinegar
• Maple syrup 2 tbsp
• Salt 1/2 tsp, or add to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. We will add the raw cashews to a bowl.
2. Then, fill the bowl with normal hot water to soak raw cashews.
3. Set aside the cashews for twenty-five minutes.
4. After that, drain its water before preparing the dressing.
5. Next, use a box grater or lemon zester to grate the lime’s zest.
6. Then, extract the fresh lime juice from the lime using a lemon squeezer.
7. After that, add soaked raw cashews, salt, maple syrup, olive oil, white vinegar, crushed garlic cloves, lime zest,
8. nutritional yeast, cilantro, lime juice, and water to a blender.
9. Process all dressing items until a fine and dense paste is formed.
10. After that, shift the dressing to a covered vessel.
11. The tasty Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing is ready to use.

SUBSTITUTIONS OF THE SALAD DRESSING

Cilantro:

Basil and fresh parsley both work well, but basil gives a sweet, peppery flavor while parsley is less zesty.

Raw cashews:

• You can utilize the same quantity of toasted almonds but they will give it a slightly different texture and a nuttier taste.

Nutritional yeast:

• Incorporate a tsp or two tsp of white miso paste for a similar umami flavor, but this paste will also increase the salt amount.

Lime:

• This salad dressing can be prepared using any kind of citrus, but lemon is a better option.

Vinegar:

• You can utilize any kind of vegan-friendly vinegar such as white vinegar to prepare this dressing.

Maple syrup:

• Utilize an equivalent quantity of agave to achieve a comparable sweetness.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Pour the salad dressing over the flavorful baked or grilled tempeh or tofu steaks.
• Enjoy the tangy and tasty dressing with mango cucumber salad and dairy-free coleslaw.
• Vegan couscous salad or dairy-free potato salad also pair well with this dressing.
• Serve the dressing with black bean and corn-stuffed bell peppers.
• Drizzle it over the loaded nachos, quinoa stuffed bowl or pasta salad.

TIPS

• Choose bright green and high-quality cilantro.
• Utilize fresh and juicy limes to prepare this dressing.
• Don’t discard the cilantro stems. We will add the whole cilantro to the blender.
• Opt for a neutral-flavored oil for this recipe.
• You can add spices to the salad dressing.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

• We can save the cilantro lime dressing in a tightly closed container and refrigerate it for seven to nine days. Before consuming, we will reblend all items in a blender.

Freezer:

• I don’t suggest freezing this dressing. This salad dressing may lose its texture and taste when thawed.

FAQs

How can I make this dressing more flavorful if it is too tasteless?

• We will add a teaspoon of maple syrup, a squeeze of lime, or a little extra salt to improve and balance the flavors as necessary.

Can cashews be substituted for other nuts in the dressing?

• Replace the cashews with sunflower seeds for a nut-free alternative. They have a subtle taste and comparable texture when combined.

Which kind of oil is suggested for cilantro lime dressing?

• It is usually advised to use a neutral-flavored oil such as avocado, canola, or light olive oil to bring out the tastes of cilantro and lime.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Serving Size 8 oz.
Total Calories 170 kcal
Carbohydrates 9 g
Protein 4 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Fat 14 g
Sugar 4 g
Iron 1 mg
Sodium 16 mg