Cilantro Lime Dressing

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Three ingredients with intense flavor make this cilantro lime dressing a quick and easy salad dressing any time.

This lime dressing is so flavorful and can be used in a variety of ways. Try our warm cabbage cilantro slaw below and take a look at the other meal ideas under the serving suggestions.

Yield: Approximately 3/4 cup

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3 Ingredients Needed:

peanut or toasted sesame oil – 1/2 cup

fresh squeezed lime juice – 1/4 cup
(approx. 1-2 limes)

fresh cilantro – 1 tbsp finely minced
(if you like a strong cilantro flavor –
add as much as you like)

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In a mixing bowl, whisk all the salad dressing ingredients together until completely combined. You may also use a jar with a lid and shake all the dressing ingredients until combined.

Note: You may add salt and pepper to taste if you like.


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Quick Meal Ideas:

** This easy lime salad dressing is great tossed with a bowl of warm soba, udon or ramen noodles. Add warm garlic bread and a bowl of soup and you have a simple and delicious meal.

** This quick salad dressing can also be used as a cooking sauce for broiled fish or chicken. Serve along with steamed vegetables for a quick and easy dinner.

A Winter Salad Idea:

Warm Cabbage Cilantro Slaw

4 cups Shredded           Steam the cabbage and carrots
 Cabbage                  until tender.  This should
                          take only a few minutes.
2 cups Shredded           Transfer to a bowl.
 Carrots                  
                          While the cabbage and carrots
1/2 cup of either         are still warm, add the cilantro
 Chopped Cashews,         lime dressing, enough to coat
 Peanuts or sliced        the vegetables, and toss well.
 Almonds
                          Add the nuts and toss again.

                                           Serves 4-6

                          ** Quick Tip:  Use pre-packaged
                              shredded cabbage and carrots
                              to speed up your preparation
                              time.

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