Lavender-Cilantro Dressing (Vegan Friendly) Recipe

Name: Lavender-Cilantro Dressing (Vegan Friendly)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh meyer lemon juice (Meyer lemon replaced regular lemon juice); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon dried culinary provence lavender (or fresh lavender when available. Start with 1 tsp. and add more to taste.); ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, lightly packed (FRESH!); 2 tablespoons honey (can sub agave, lavender honey or orange flavored honey); 1 teaspoon TABASCO brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce (substituted for 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle in adobo sauce); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; salt and black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon grated orange zest
¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh meyer lemon juice (Meyer lemon replaced regular lemon juice)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon dried culinary provence lavender (or fresh lavender when available. Start with 1 tsp. and add more to taste.)
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, lightly packed (FRESH!)
2 tablespoons honey (can sub agave, lavender honey or orange flavored honey)
1 teaspoon TABASCO brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce (substituted for 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle in adobo sauce)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and black pepper, to taste

1
Grate the orange zest and set aside.
2
Combine the orange juice, lemon juice and lime juice in a small sauce pan.
3
Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until reduced to 1/2 cup.
4
Let cool 10 minutes, then transfer to a blender.
5
Toast the cumin seeds in a dry cast iron skillet for about 2 minutes over medium-heat just until they are fragrant.
6
Transfer the cumin seeds to a spice grinder along with the lavender.
7
PULSE until finely ground.
8
Add this to the blender.
9
Place the cilantro, honey or other sugar option, chipotle sauce, and orange zest in the blender.
10
PULSE until smooth.
11
Add the olive oil and blend until smooth and creamy.
12
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
13
The dressing tastes best if it's prepared at least 1 hour in advance of serving.

194

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* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 teaspoon grated orange zest, ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tablespoons fresh meyer lemon juice (Meyer lemon replaced regular lemon juice), 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Lavender-Cilantro Dressing (Vegan Friendly) falls under the Vegetarian 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!

Lavender-Cilantro Dressing (Vegan Friendly)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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