Creamy Cilantro Dressing Recipe

Name: Creamy Cilantro Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Anaheim chile peppers, halved and seeded; 1 1/2 cups canola oil; 1/3 cup roasted pepitas; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 1/3 cup lime juice; 5 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 small bunches fresh cilantro, stems removed; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 1/4 cup water

Servings: persons

2 Anaheim chile peppers, halved and seeded
1 1/2 cups canola oil
1/3 cup roasted pepitas
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup lime juice
5 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 small bunches fresh cilantro, stems removed
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup water

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Combine mayonnaise and water in a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the blended pepper mixture to the mayonnaise mixture and mix thoroughly.

1517

kcal

Calories

164

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Anaheim chile peppers, halved and seeded, 1 1/2 cups canola oil, 1/3 cup roasted pepitas, 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Creamy Cilantro Dressing falls under the General 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.

Creamy Cilantro Dressing

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