Cilantro Salad Dressing Recipe

Name: Cilantro Salad Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 large garlic cloves; 3 yellow chilies, seeded (chilies with a low Scoville Unit score); 1 bunch green onion (6 - 7, white and green parts); 1 cup of loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon granulated white sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar; 1 cup grape seed oil (or olive oil)

Servings: persons

1 12 large garlic cloves
3 yellow chilies, seeded (chilies with a low Scoville Unit score)
1 bunch green onion (6 - 7, white and green parts)
1 cup of loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon granulated white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar
1 cup grape seed oil (or olive oil)

1
Coarsely chop the garlic, seeded, chilies and green onions.
2
Place in the food processor.
3
Add the remaining ingredients except for the oil.
4
Pulse the vegetables, spices, and vinegar in the food processor for 15 to 30 seconds.
5
Add the oil, and pulse until well blended and a smooth consistency is achieved.
6
Taste the dressing, and season for heat, sweet, and salt.
7
Make ahead to allow flavors to marry.
8
The dressing is only temporarily emulsified and will separate.
9
Dress your salad just before serving, or enable guests to personally ladle the dressing on their own.

128

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 large garlic cloves, 3 yellow chilies, seeded (chilies with a low Scoville Unit score), 1 bunch green onion (6 - 7, white and green parts), 1 cup of loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Salad Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cilantro Salad Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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