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Cilantro Dressing
This cilantro salad dressing recipe is the perfect balance of zing and herbaceous flavor to turn your salad from boring to amazing!
This cilantro salad dressing recipe is the perfect balance of zing and herbaceous flavor to turn your salad from boring to amazing!
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Are you looking for a homemade salad dressing that will knock your socks off? Go no further! This dressing is so much more flavorful than the store bought salad dressings. Life is too short to waste time eating boring salads!
If you love this cilantro dressing, be sure to check out this Red Chimichurri as well!
Why this recipe works
- You can whip up this homemade salad dressing in less than 5 minutes!
- The flavors are outstanding and unique. No more boring salads!
- This dressing is super versatile. It doubles as a great marinade for chicken, sauce for grilled vegetables or drizzled over hummus.
Recipe ingredients
- Cilantro
- Garlic
- Seasoned Rice Vinegar: Good seasoned rice vinegar brands that I use are Marukan Seasoned Rice Vinegar and Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar. You can typically find these brands in the Asian or vinegar/salad dressing section of most grocery stores. Many grocery stores also carry a store brand version of rice vinegar (ex: target).
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- Optional: Crushed Red Pepper
How to make this recipe
- Cut off cilantro stems and loosely chop cilantro.
- Press or dice your garlic.
- Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and combine thoroughly.
FAQ and Expert tips
Can I use the cilantro stems?Yes! Most people are surprised to know that the cilantro stems pack a ton of flavor. If you have a very high powered blender or food processor, don’t be afraid to use the stems if you need to.
Can I use other types of vinegar?I generally recommend seasoned rice vinegar because it has a subtle sweetness. However, you can also use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. You can add a touch of honey if you would like that extra sweetness.
How long will this salad dressing last in the refrigerator?This dressing will last refrigerated for 4-5 days.
Looking for more delicious salad and easy salad dressing options?
- Roasted Beet Salad (with Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts)
- Chayote Salad (with Vinaigrette Dressing)
- Chinese Salad Dressing (5 Spice)
- Ginger Salad Dressing (With Carrot and Miso)
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Cilantro Dressing: Easy Salad Dressing Recipe
This cilantro salad dressing recipe is the perfect balance of zing and herbaceous flavor to turn your salad from boring to amazing! Print Pin Course: salad dressingCuisine: American Prep Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 5 minutes Servings: 1 cups Calories: 1940kcal Author: AubreyEquipment
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 2 bunches cilantro About 2 cups chopped and loosely packed, no stems.
- 2-3 cloves garlic Use garlic press or dice small
- ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ¾ cup + 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Optional: crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Cut off cilantro stems and loosely chop cilantro.
- Press or dice your garlic.
- Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and combine thoroughly.
Notes
- Leftovers and Storage: This dressing will last refrigerated for 4-5 days. Be sure to store in an air tight container.
- Cilantro Stems: This recipe calls for 2 bunches cilantro without the stems. However, if you have a very high powered blender or food processor, you can use one bunch and use the stems.
