Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing

Name: Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 clove garlic; 0.75 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root; 0.33333334326744 cup honey; 0.25 cup lime juice; 0.25 cup packed cilantro leaves; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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I created this cilantro-lime dressing after having a delicious grilled chicken salad at TGI Friday's. I was determined to figure out how to make their cilantro-lime dressing, and this is what I came up with. Serve it over a hearty green salad topped with grilled chicken.

Recipe by Lin

Published on May 16, 2008

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

2 cups

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Ingredients

1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic
¾ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup packed cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Pulse jalapeño, garlic, and ginger in a food processor until finely chopped. Add honey, lime juice, cilantro, vinegar, and salt; pulse 3 to 4 times to blend. Pour oil in slowly, with the processor running, until dressing is smooth. Taste and season with salt if needed before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

87	Calories
7g	Fat
6g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 87
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Sodium 74mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 2mg	9%
Calcium 2mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 15mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.