Cilantro-Lime Salad Dressing

Name: Cilantro-Lime Salad Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 2 cups
Ingredients: Half of a 10-ounce container of soft silken tofu, drained; 1/3 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped shallots; 1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; Coarse salt and ground pepper

Recipe photo courtesy of Ellie Miller

Tofu, not mayonnaise, gives this dressing a silky texture without the extra saturated fat. The cilantro-lime flavor makes it a perfect accompaniment for Latin-inspired dishes like fish or chicken tacos; simply add shredded cabbage or radishes on top.

Source: Body+Soul, September 2007

10 mins 10 mins Makes 2 cups

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Ingredients

Half of a 10-ounce container of soft silken tofu, drained
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions

1. In a blender, combine tofu, lime juice, 1/3 cup water, shallots, mustard, vinegar, and half the cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Blend on high speed until completely smooth. Stir in remaining cilantro.

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cabaretsinger

18 JUN, 2014

I fell in love with a zesty cilantro salad dressing that I can no longer find at my local grocery stores so I'm very interested in this recipe. Unfortunately, I have a major problem with soy in almost any form so I can't use the tofu. What might be an acceptable substitute for this recipe?
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