Creamy Cilantro Mint Dressing

We were craving for a simple and healthy dinner . So the first thing came to my mind is salad.

I just love salads .. any kinds . On the other hand my husband needs a strong reason to have them …lol.. 

I have to keep it interesting every time with fancy dressings and combinations .This is the main reason for making this yummy easy dip .

This creamy cilantro mint dressing is made with handful of ingredients. It might be easy to make it but its  definitely big on flavor.

It’s a healthy and yummy version of spread which goes with about anything.

And so versatile 

Use it as a dip, drizzle on salads, use as spread for sandwiches and wraps and so much more…

The best thing I like about homemade dressings is that I have full control over the ingredients . So its preservative free, high fructose corn syrup and artificial color free and I can make quick adjustments to best suit our taste. And it just takes minutes and a blender to make it. No mess fresh homemade dressing every time.

This is how i used this dressing today. A salad put up in 10 minutes. 

Filling and wholesome Mexican salad made with leafy lettuce, black beans, tomatoes, avocados, bell peppers , sweet corn and some sprinkle of crunchy tortilla strips.

All I had to do is drizzle this yummy dressing and eat.

And it was fabulous . 

even my little one loved it.

Highlights : 

super quick 

no mess

simple ingredients

super yum

no eggs

no mayonnaise

healthy

zesty

addictive

versatile

Do give it a try -all it takes is 5 minutes!!!

Zesty creamy cilantro mint dressing

Eggless , no mayonnaise Super quick Zesty creamy cilantro mint dressing - goes perfectly with salads , wraps , sandwiches and dipping - I just love it's texture , refreshing taste and yes it's very healthy too .

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Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 4

Author - khushboo kothari

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sour cream or hung / thick curd
• 1 tbsp vinegar I have used rice vinegar which is sweeter u can use any other vinegar
• Big Fistful of fresh coriander leaves
• Big Fistful of fresh mint leaves
• 2 cloves garlic grated omit if you don't eat garlic
• Salt
• Two pinches pepper powder I use freshly grounded
• 1 tsp lemon zest omit if you don't have - but it will give nice character to your dressing
• 1/4 cup or more extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of one small lime / lemon - around 2 tsp
• 1 green chilly omit if you don't like the spice

Instructions

1. Grind everything until smooth - grind in 30 secs interval .. Grind For 2 minutes in total for the mixture to emulsify and thicken well . Taste test . Done.

Recipe Notes

Water can be used 2-3 tbsp if you need to thin down the dressing . But oil and vinegar does it for me.. If you won't be storing dressing for more than 4 days water can be used .. Makes around 1 cup
I keep it thick so that I can use it as spreads too . I thin it a bit to drizzle on salads .

Do give it a try and send me your clicks on so that I can feature it on my facebook page –  carveyourcraving .