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Whipped Lime Cilantro Greek Yogurt Dressing

A thick, tangy Greek yogurt dressing bright with lime and fresh cilantro, with a gentle jalapeño warmth and a hint of toasted cumin that clings nicely to grain bowls.

Whipped Lime Cilantro Greek Yogurt Dressing

Ingredients

  • 1 container (6 oz)170 gPlain Greek yogurt, nonfat
  • 2 tbsp30 gLime juicefreshly squeezed
  • 1 cup chopped16 gFresh cilantroleaves and tender stems
  • ½ whole7 gJalapeñoseeded and roughly chopped
  • 1 clove3 gGarlicroughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp14 gOlive oil
  • 1 tsp7 gHoney
  • ½ tsp1 gGround cumin
  • ¼ tsp1.5 gSalt
  • 2 tbsp30 gWatercold

Steps

  1. Prepare the produce first: rinse and dry the cilantro, seed and chop the jalapeño, and chop the garlic.
  2. Add the lime juice, garlic, jalapeño and cilantro to the blender and pulse until finely chopped.
  3. Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, cumin and salt, then blend until smooth and pale green, about 30 seconds.
  4. With the blender running, pour in half the water, then add the remaining half only if you want a thinner, pourable dressing.
  5. Scrape into a jar and adjust with a squeeze more lime if you like; spoon about a quarter over each grain bowl. Keeps covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Contains: Milk.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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