Spring seems to be around the corner and the cilantro lime dressing fits perfectly! Not only is the color so wonderfully green and makes you look forward to the trees coming out, but the taste is so fresh, I could eat it all the time right now.

Ingredients cilantro lime dressing:

Cashew nuts, they replace the oil and make the dressing so nice and creamy
Lime juice, is for me the flavor carrier for freshness par excellence
Fresh coriander, here the spirits divide, but I love coriander
Cumin, goes very well with coriander and has a beneficial effect on digestion
Sriracha, is now available in great organic quality. Alternatively, you can use some chili powder
Salt, pepper
Water

That’s why you’ll love this recipe :

The dressing is prepared in the blender in 5 minutes
You can make a larger quantity right away, it will keep in the fridge for about 1 week
The cilantro lime dressing goes well with Mexican flavors as well as Asian-inspired bowls.
With a little less water, you can whip up a delicious dip that makes raw veggies taste twice as good!
You only need 5 ingredients and a little water

Variations for the cilantro lime dressing:

The cashews are hard to replace, in my opinion, because they make the dressing so nice and creamy. And also the coriander is of course in this recipe a hero. Those who don’t like cilantro, should leave their fingers of it.

But a small clove of garlic, possibly even sauteed, adds even more depth of flavor to the cilantro lime dressing, and a few scallions go great with it, too.

If you don’t like or can’t stand spiciness, you can use paprika powder instead of Sriracha or chili, or leave it out completely.