Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing (Raw, Vegan, Oil-Free, Nut-Free)

If the Smoky Walnut Tacos are the star of the show, this Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing is the standing ovation. I created this because I wanted a drizzle that was fresh and alive—something that could transform a simple salad or a taco into a real meal in under two minutes.

Instead of using a cashew or oil base, this recipe uses hulled hemp seeds. This provides a smooth, pourable consistency that stays light rather than heavy. It’s a straightforward balance of fresh cilantro and lime that works because the ingredients are clean and functional.

While this is the perfect drizzle for the walnut tacos, it’s a versatile staple for juicy salads, high-fiber vegetable bowls, or to pour on top of a wrap. It’s plant-based, enzyme-rich, and keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to three days, making it an easy win for your weekly meal prep.

Raw Food Feast Recipes by Mirjam Henzen

Cilantro Lime Dressing (Raw, Vegan, Oil-Free, Nut-Free)

Bright, zesty, and alive with fresh cilantro and lime, this takes under two minutes to make and transforms everything it touches. Think citrus-forward freshness with a gentle kick — light enough to let the filling shine, bold enough to make every bite something to remember.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dressing

Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Calories: 105

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

Cilantro Lime Dressing

• 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
• 1 cup fresh cilantro (about 30 g) stems and leaves
• ¼ cup hulled hemp seeds (60 g)
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1 medjool date pitted
• ½ jalapeño seeded (or use the whole thing if you love heat)
• ¼ cumin powder
• ¼ fleur de sel optional
• ⅓ cup water (80 ml)

Equipment

• high-speed blender
• cups and spoons

Method

 

1. Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and gorgeously green.
2. Taste and adjust — more lime for extra zing, more date if you prefer it a little sweeter, more water to reach your ideal drizzle consistency.
3. Pour into a squeeze bottle or jar and serve over your Smoky Walnut Tacos with Radicchio Taco Shells.
4. Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 60gCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 290mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg

Notes

• Storage: This dressing is oil-free, so it won’t solidify in the fridge, but it may thicken slightly. Give it a quick shake or stir before using.
• The Green Factor: Using the cilantro stems adds more flavor and nutrients; since you’re using a high-speed blender, they will disappear into the cream.
• The Perfect Pairing: This is the perfect creamy drizzle for the Smoky Walnut Tacos. The acidity of the lime and the richness of the hemp seeds perfectly balance the deep, smoky flavor of the taco meat.

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