This Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is a versatile dressing and marinade—creamy, tangy, and full of bright flavor.
Summer grilling and fresh salads go together, and this Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is the perfect companion. Use it on mixed greens, grilled vegetables, fish, chicken, tacos, or as a bright marinade. It’s quick to prepare and loaded with vibrant cilantro and lime notes—you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again.
This recipe is an updated version of one I first shared several years ago. I refreshed the photos and refined the presentation because I still love this dressing—it may even remind you of popular cilantro-lime dressings from restaurants. It’s bright, slightly tangy, and just the right balance of savory and sweet.
Because I test many new recipes, I don’t always get to revisit favorites as often as I’d like. This dressing pairs especially well with a fresh corn salad I recently updated—so keep an eye out for that recipe next week.
Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
Amber Brady
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup lime juice, (2-3 juicy limes)
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup oil, (canola or vegetable)
- ½ cup cilantro, stems removed
Instructions
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Blend the lime juice, rice vinegar, garlic, salt, and sugar in a food processor or blender until combined.
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With the blender running, slowly stream in the oil until the dressing emulsifies. Add the cilantro and blend until fully incorporated. Serve immediately or chill. Refrigerate up to 10 days.
Notes
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