Dressing: Creamy Greek Yogurt Cilantro Lime

I took a little time off from blogging to spend some time with everyone at the table over the 4th.

I started off the summer with a bang and then pressed pause when my sister Christine and her family were in town. We also had a few gatherings and dinners to go, the girls went to friends and went to the fair for a day. Pat and I spent most of our time fishing in the evenings and so I put a pause on work to enjoy it all. I hope you’re not too mad at me;). But I’m back. Back with an deliciously green dressing. A dressing that looks and tastes like summer.

If you’re seeking a light yet creamy dressing to top your salad, let this creamy cilantro lime dressing be the one. It’s my mom’s recipe, and Worth keeping it. Not only is it packed with fresh cilantro leaves but it’s also made lighter with Greek yogurt –hello, creamy mayo-less dressing!–, sweetened with a little honey and it still has the most dreamy and velvety texture.

You can make this lovely green dressing in minutes by using your food processor or blender. It’s simply that simple and I’m confident it will be savory drizzled on your next salad.

To cook this Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing Set out:

• cilantro leaves
• garlic
• green onions (the light and dark green parts) sliced
• fresh lime juice plus
• lime zest
• cider vinegar
• honey
• kosher salt
• plain non fat greek yogurt
• extra virgin olive oil

Into your blender or food processor add 1 cup cilantro leaves, 1 to 2 cloves fresh peeled garlic and 2 green onions.

Zest 1 teaspoon lime zest and 2 tablespoons lime juice and add that in as well.

Pour in 1 tablespoon cider vinegar.

Squeeze in 1 teaspoon honey.

Add in 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt.

Cover and pulse a few times to chop.

Then remove the plug and cover the hole with a kitchen towel. Lift a corner of the towel, and with the motor running, slowly pour in 1/4 cup olive oil.

Pretty and so vibrantly green. A regular here it.

Spoon this dressing over your regular salad and go. to. town. This cilantro dressing is thin, so a little will go a long way. To thicken it up add more Greek yogurt while the dressing is in the blender.

This dressing is bright, tangy, creamy and luscious. I especially like this as an alternative dressing for my taco salad. Worth the pot! But I have a recipe in the works that I think you’ll like so stay tuned and…

Enjoy! And if you give this Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!