Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing (in Under 10 Minutes)

May we present to you the most creamy vegan cilantro lime dressing that will knock you off your feet. In under 10 minutes, you’ll have a sauce to put on literally everything. And you will.

Crème de la Crème

We always seem to have some type of sauce (or three, or four) in our fridge. But, if we could choose only one, it would be this creamy cilantro lime sauce. Okay, maybe a zesty cheese sauce too. And a ranch. Just these three for now.

We’ve had many variations of this plant-based sauce over the years. All versions have been a hit, but we always wanted to make it even creamier. Why not make a good thing better, right?

Enter cashews.

We are obsessed with cashews. They are the perfect base to make any sauce creamier.

Key Ingredients for This Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce

All of the ingredients are important in this sauce, but the key players are:

• Lime: this adds tang to the sauce, and pairs perfectly with cilantro. Has there ever been a fresher combo?

• Cashews: as we mentioned above, cashew nuts make the sauce creamy without having to use any dairy.

• Cilantro: the star flavor profile of the dish. Some people think it tastes like soap. But, since you came to this page, we’ll assume you think it rocks (just like us).

• Jalapeño: gives this recipe a little kick. It’s not too spicy, it’s just letting you know it’s there.

• Garlic: we opt for fresh garlic in pretty much all of the sauces we make. It packs a punch of flavor, and it’s extremely healthy for you. It would be silly not to go for fresh garlic if it’s available to you.

How to Make Cilantro Lime Dressing

To start with, you’ll want to pre-soak the cashews. It’s best to let them sit in water overnight, but if you are wanting to shorten the length of this recipe, you can soak them in boiling water for about 1-2 hours.

It’s still completely possible to make this sauce without soaking the cashews, it might just have a more grainy texture. But, it definitely doesn’t affect the taste.

Now for the hard part. Throw all of the ingredients in a food processor or high-speed blender and mix until smooth. The blending time may vary depending on how strong your mixer is, but just keep scraping the sides and you’ll get there!

How to Store Cilantro Lime Sauce

If it lasts this long, it will keep for 7-10 days in the fridge. But, good luck.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

We know this will be your next go-to sauce. It’s:

• Tangy
• Fresh
• Creamy
• Balanced

If you make this recipe, don’t forget to leave a comment, rate it, and tag us on Instagram with #brokebankvegan. Happy eating!

Other Recipes You’ll Enjoy

• Sweet Potato & Bean Enchiladas
• Rainbow Tofu Buddha Bowl
• Lemon Tahini Dressing

Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

5 from 3 votes

Recipe by Broke Bank Vegan Course: SaucesCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

16

tbsp

Prep time

10

minutes

Cook time

0

minutes

Calories

407

kcal

Cost per recipe

$1.56

USD

Cost per serving

$0.10

USD

Total time

10

minutes

This has got to be the most creamy vegan cilantro lime dressing. You’re going to wish you made a triple batch! Less than 10 ingredients, and under 10 minutes to put together.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup lightly packed cilantro, chopped ($0.14 USD)

• 2 tbsp lime, juiced ($0.24 USD)

• 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked ($0.86 USD)

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar ($0.11 USD)

• 1/2 tbsp avocado oil ($0.10 USD)

• 1 clove garlic ($0.04 USD)

• sea salt to taste ($0.02 USD)

• 1 tsp coconut sugar ($0.02 USD)

• 1/4 cup water ($0.02 USD)

• 1/2-1 tbsp jalapeño, diced and seeded ($0.05 USD)

Directions

• Soak cashews overnight in room temperature water, or for 1-2 hours in boiling water. This step can be omitted, but may change the consistency of the sauce. It will not the taste though.
• Drain cashews if soaked. Put all ingredients into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until creamy.
• Serve over salads, buddha bowls, enchiladas, wraps, or anything you can think of!

Tips

• For the most creamy results, use a high-speed blender like a Vitamix or Blendtec. It’s completely worth the investment.

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