Best 7 Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Or Marinade Recipes

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**Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette or Marinade: A Versatile Sauce for Salads, Grilled Meats, and More**

Cilantro lime vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful sauce made with fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and a touch of honey. It's perfect for dressing salads, marinating grilled meats, or drizzling over tacos and burritos. This versatile sauce is also incredibly easy to make, with just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time. In this article, we'll share two recipes for cilantro lime vinaigrette, one that's perfect for salads and one that's great for marinating meats. We'll also provide some tips for using cilantro lime vinaigrette in your favorite recipes.

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CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN TACOS



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A cilantro lime vinaigrette has two jobs in a weeknight taco recipe. First, it?s the marinade for the pan seared chicken filling. Then it turns sour cream into a special topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup Food Network Kitchen™ Inspirations Mexican Style Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
16 corn tortillas
Shredded lettuce, diced red onion, sliced radishes, guacamole and whole cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper in a large bowl. Then toss with 1/2 cup of the Mexican Style Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the sour cream with the remaining 2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken along with the marinade and cook until slightly browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and chop. Season with salt.
  • Warm the tortillas as the label directs. Using 2 stacked tortillas per taco, fill with the chicken, top with the cilantro-lime sour cream and the toppings of your choice.

CILANTRO LIME VINAIGRETTE



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Cilantro is one of those ingredients that adds bright, fresh flavor to almost any dish it's in. Drizzle this irresistible cilantro lime vinaigrette recipe over grilled steak, avocado salad, sliced tomatoes and more. Don't miss these other homemade salad dressing recipes -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash pepper
2/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the first ingredients in blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CILANTRO LIME VINAIGRETTE {ZESTY MEXICAN SALAD DRESSING}



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Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is a zesty homemade Mexican dressing -- perfect for marinades & salads -- featuring lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a touch of honey!

Provided by Samantha Skaggs

Categories     Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup finely minced fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup neutral-flavored salad oil (such as sunflower or safflower)
3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Measure ingredients into the bowl of a mini food processor (or blender). Pulse until well-blended and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if necessary. (Alternatively, you may measure all ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously, OR whisk the ingredients together in a bowl.)
  • Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator; allow to come to room temperature and shake well before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 292 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE OR MARINADE



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Recipe using Good Seasons Italian Seasoning Mix from the side of the box! Placed here for safe keeping. States it is excellent as a salad dressing or as a marinade for chicken, flank steak, fish or shrimp.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 8 oz, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup water
1 (2/3 ounce) packet Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup oil
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients.
  • Serve atop greens, avocado, tomato and shrimp for a fabulous salad or use as a marinade with chicken, flank steak, fish or shrimp.

LIME-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE



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This is a delicious, tangy vinaigrette. It's so versatile, it can be used for mixed greens or taco salads. Enjoy! Serve immediately or keep in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. I prefer white wine vinegar in this recipe, as opposed to regular white vinegar. You can also use Dijon mustard if you prefer to spicy brown.

Provided by drjwall

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
½ bunch cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon spicy brown mustard
¾ cup light olive oil

Steps:

  • Blend the lime juice, vinegar, and cilantro together in a blender until smooth. Add the brown sugar, garlic, and salt; blend again until smooth. Spoon the mustard into the mixture. Turn the blender on and slowly pour the olive oil into the dressing mixture in a thin stream; blend until thoroughly combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 54.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

FAJITA STEAK SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE



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Two of the all-time greats-steak fajitas and steak salad-come together in an explosion of flavor. Top round steak (often labeled as London broil) is an inexpensive cut that holds up to a powerful marinade and high-intensity cooking while easily feeding a crowd. The cilantro-lime vinaigrette also pulls no punches, beautifully dressing the salad and perfectly coating charred peppers and onions. A little pepper jack cheese, some fresh avocado and a healthy sprinkle of tortilla strips make this salad one big party on a plate!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the grill pan
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic cloves, smashed
1 scallion, cut into 2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds top round London broil steak
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Zest and juice of 2 limes
2 garlic cloves, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the steak: Set a large resealable plastic bag in a medium saucepan and pull the edges of the bag over the sides of the pan for easy access to the bag. Add the vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, oregano, paprika, lemon juice, garlic, scallion, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to the bag and whisk to combine. Add the London broil and seal the bag tightly. Remove the bag from the pan and use your hands to rotate the meat, coating thoroughly in the marinade. Lay the bag flat on a cutting board and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour, flipping the bag after 30 minutes. (The seasoned meat can also be stored in the refrigerator overnight. Let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking.)
  • Remove the steak from the bag and discard any stuck-on garlic cloves and scallion. Set a grill pan over high heat until just starting to smoke, about 3 minutes. (Or prepare a grill for high heat.) Lightly oil the pan. Place the steak in the center of the pan and grill until the bottom is nicely charred, about 5 minutes. Flip the steak and continue grilling until an insert-read thermometer inserted sideways into the center of the steak registers between 120 and 125 degrees F, 3 to 5 minutes more. Transfer the steak to the cutting board and rest for 10 minutes.
  • For the vinaigrette: While the steak rests, whisk the cilantro, olive oil, cumin, lime zest and juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Pour half of the vinaigrette into a small bowl and set aside.
  • For the salad: Add the bell peppers and onions to the large bowl of vinaigrette and toss to thoroughly coat. Arrange the onions cut-side down and the peppers skin--side down on the same grill pan over high heat and grill until deeply charred, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the same cutting board as the steak.
  • Add the remaining vinaigrette back to the large bowl. Add grated cheese and salad greens and toss to combine. Arrange the salad mixture on a large serving platter. Top with the grilled peppers.
  • Cut the roots off the onion halves and slice the onions into thin wedges. Arrange on the salad. Thinly slice the rested steak against the grain and arrange in the center of the salad. Arrange the avocado slices around the edge of the platter, then sprinkle tortilla strips over the top of the salad.

CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE



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Recipe by Our Best Bites - You'll just need a few ingredients that you may already have on hand--canola oil (olive oil was too strong), rice or white wine vinegar (regular white vinegar would also work), lime juice, sugar, Kosher salt, lots of garlic, and cilantro.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2-3 juicy limes)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar or 1/4 cup rice vinegar
4 -5 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro, stems removed

Steps:

  • In the jar of your blender, combine lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and sugar. Blend until ingredients are completely combined.
  • With the blender running, add the oil in a steady stream. Add cilantro and blend until the cilantro has broken down but still maintains some of its texture.
  • Serve with greens, on any type of Mexican salad, or use as a marinade.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cilantro and lime juice.
  • If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use 1/4 cup of dried cilantro.
  • You can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the vinaigrette or marinade for a little bit of heat.
  • If you are using the vinaigrette as a marinade, be sure to marinate the meat for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • The vinaigrette can also be used as a dressing for salads, or as a dipping sauce for vegetables.

Conclusion:

Cilantro lime vinaigrette or marinade is a versatile and flavorful condiment that can be used with a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are using it as a marinade for grilled chicken or fish, or as a dressing for a salad, this vinaigrette is sure to please.

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