Looking for a delicious sauce to pour over fish tacos or simply dip with a chip? Make my dairy-free/ gluten-free blender Creamy Cilantro Dressing in minutes!
I came up with this easy recipe for blender Creamy Cilantro Dressing a few years ago when I was on a dairy-free diet while breastfeeding my dairy-intolerant new born baby! Even after reintroducing dairy back in my life, I loved this dressing so much that I still continue to make this recipe to this day. Still to this day, I love to slather this dressing on fish tacos or eat with tortilla chips.
I rarely let friends watch me make this because the looks they give me when they see me put mayonnaise in a blender is repulsive. They then second guess me and ask if this will really taste good. I always assure them this will be the best sauce they’ve ever had. After just one bite they can’t believe how delicious the sauce is and apologize for doubting me!
Ingredients
- Mayonnaise
- Cilantro
- Cumin
- Garlic
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Lime Juice
- Water
- Salt
Directions
In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, cilantro, cumin, garlic, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, water, and salt.
Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth and creamy.
FAQs
The answer is no. Technically, you do not need a blender. However, I like the cilantro to be pureed and in order to do this it needs to be put into a blender. I’ve made this while on vacation at a rental property that had a basic blender and it worked just fine. Just needed a little bit more time to puree. I also had to stop and use a silicone spatula to push around.
If you don’t own a blender you can use a food processor for this dressing. Just keep in mind you might need to continue to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Here are just a few ways I love to use this addictive Mexican dressing.
– Cilantro lime dressing for fish tacos (this is the main way we use this dressing)
– Poured on top of a salad
– Drizzled on grilled chicken
– Use as a dip with chips
Homemade Dressing Recipes
Still craving homemade dressing? Try some of my other favorite dressing recipes.
If you are looking for a dairy-free homemade dressing alternative I hope you’ll give this recipe for Blender Creamy Cilantro Dressing a try!
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Creamy Cilantro Dressing
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Mayonnaise
- 1 Bunch of Cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Cumin
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoon Water
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, cilantro, cumin, garlic, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, water, and salt. Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth and creamy.
- Chill the dressing in an airtight container for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Storage – Store in an air tight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- Blender – If you don’t have a blender you can also use a food processor or mince the cilantro very very fine and then mix everything together.
J
1/2 greek yogurt and 1/2 mayo – otherwise as written!
Katie
Hi J, thank you so much for sharing how you altered the recipe successfully!