Best Salad Dressing Churrascos Cilantro Dressing Recipes

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THE BEST CREAMY CILANTRO SAUCE



The BEST Creamy Cilantro Sauce image

Creamy cilantro that doubles as a salad dressing and dipping sauce is made with yogurt, sour cream, garlic, jalapeno and lots of cilantro! This magical sauce will become your new favorite sauce and is great for dipping, on salads, tacos, and grilled meats.

Provided by Layla

Categories     healthy     lunch or side

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cilantro leaves and stems (about 1 small bunch )
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream (can sub with Greek Yogurt)
3-4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup lime or lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 jalapeno, deseeded (optional )

Steps:

  • Add all the ingredients to the food processor, season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer to a dressing bottle or air-tight container and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • Use on salads, tacos, burrito bowls, as a dipping sauce or on rice and grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Calories 33 kcal, Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 6 mg

CREAMY CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING



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This is my best take on the dressing that is used in the El Torito restaurants in southern California. Be sure to toss some roasted pepitas and crumbled Cotija or Manchengo cheese on top of your salad for the full effect!

Provided by Jim M

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups mayonnaise
¾ cup canola oil
⅓ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
¼ cup distilled water
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
2 roasted Anaheim chile peppers
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches fresh cilantro, rinsed and stemmed

Steps:

  • Blend mayonnaise, canola oil, pumpkin seeds, water, vinegar, Cotija cheese, roasted chile peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth, about 1 minutes. Add cilantro in batches, blending each to incorporate completely before adding the next, 30 to 60 seconds per batch.
  • Pour dressing into an air-tight container and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 145.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CILANTRO LIME VINAIGRETTE {ZESTY MEXICAN SALAD DRESSING}



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Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is a zesty homemade Mexican dressing -- perfect for marinades & salads -- featuring lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a touch of honey!

Provided by Samantha Skaggs

Categories     Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup finely minced fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup neutral-flavored salad oil (such as sunflower or safflower)
3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Measure ingredients into the bowl of a mini food processor (or blender). Pulse until well-blended and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if necessary. (Alternatively, you may measure all ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously, OR whisk the ingredients together in a bowl.)
  • Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator; allow to come to room temperature and shake well before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 292 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING



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Use this zippy dressing over greens or hot or cold boiled potatoes. You'll love it! -Sara Laber, Shelburne, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield about 1/2 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
3 to 6 drops hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING



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After having a delicious TGI Friday's grilled chicken salad, I was determined to figure out the cilantro-lime salad dressing served with it. This is what I came up with. Delicious for a quick summery dinner. Grilled boneless chicken breasts served over a hearty green salad, and this dressing, voila!

Provided by Lin

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Fruit Dressing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic
¾ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¼ cup lime juice
⅓ cup honey
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ cup packed cilantro leaves
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the jalapeno pepper, garlic clove, and ginger into a food processor or blender; pulse until the jalapeno and garlic are finely chopped. Pour in the lime juice, honey, balsamic vinegar, and salt, add the cilantro leaves; pulse a few times to blend. Turn the food processor or blender on, and slowly drizzle in the olive oil until incorporated into the dressing. Season to taste with salt before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 73.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING



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Similar to the cilantro dressing at El Torito! Keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Provided by katyLBC

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Anaheim chile peppers, halved and seeded
1 ½ cups canola oil
⅓ cup roasted pepitas
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
⅓ cup lime juice
5 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 small bunches fresh cilantro, stems removed
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins.
  • Combine roasted peppers, canola oil, pepitas, red wine vinegar, lime juice, cotija cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend to combine, about 10 seconds. Add cilantro a little at a time and blend until smooth.
  • Combine mayonnaise and water in a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the blended pepper mixture to the mayonnaise mixture and mix thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 157.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CILANTRO DRESSING



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An easy Cilantro Dressing recipe. This recipe yields enough dressing for both the seafood salad and the rice .

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Herb     No-Cook     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 cups (packed) coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup olive oil
5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced seeded serrano chile

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in processor. Blend until almost smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature; rewhisk before using.)

SALAD DRESSING - CHURRASCOS CILANTRO DRESSING RECIPE



Salad Dressing - Churrascos Cilantro Dressing Recipe image

Provided by lhspears

Number Of Ingredients 7

: 1 Bunch of Cilantro -Chop in food processor
2 Jalapenos, seeded and chopped very fine
2 Whole garlic cloves, peeled and chopped mashed
1 oz Vingegar
2 oz Plain water
1 Tsp salt
2 Cups mayo (small jar)

Steps:

  • Put all in food processor and puree

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