Creamy Cilantro Dressing with a Touch of Sriracha
This creamy cilantro dressing is the perfect way to add a touch of freshness and heat to your favorite dishes. It's made with a blend of coconut milk, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, almond butter, jalapeno, garlic, salt, and pepper. The Sriracha sauce adds a bit of spice, but you can adjust the amount to your taste. This dressing is great on salads, tacos, burritos, and more.
I first developed this recipe when I was looking for a way to use up some leftover coconut milk. I had been experimenting with different vegan and dairy-free dressings, and I wanted to create something that was both creamy and flavorful. I started with a base of coconut milk and lime juice, and then I added cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, and salt and pepper. The dressing was delicious, but it was a little too thin. I decided to add some almond butter to thicken it up, and the result was perfect. The almond butter added a rich, nutty flavor to the dressing, and it also made it more creamy. I've been using this dressing ever since, and it's become a staple in my kitchen. It's the perfect way to add a touch of freshness and heat to any dish.
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Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond butter
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Sriracha sauce, to taste
Instructions
  1. In a blender, combine all the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Why It Works
  • The coconut milk provides a rich, creamy base for the dressing.
  • The cilantro adds a bright, herbaceous flavor.
  • The lime juice brightens up the dressing and adds a touch of acidity.
  • The olive oil adds a smooth, rich flavor and helps to emulsify the dressing.
  • The almond butter thickens the dressing and adds a nutty flavor.
  • The jalapeno adds a touch of heat, but you can adjust the amount to your taste.
  • The garlic adds a savory flavor to the dressing.
  • The salt and pepper season the dressing and bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • The Sriracha sauce adds a bit of spice, but you can adjust the amount to your taste.