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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
Total Time 5 minutes
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

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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