I love Southwestern-style salads, but I hate the calories that come with Chipotle Ranch salad dressing. So I set out to make a healthier alternative with fewer calories. The result?
This flavorful cilantro-lime vinaigrette made with greek yogurt. The yogurt gives the dressing a smooth creamy texture without the fat, while also sneaking in some additional protein.
I use this dressing as a veggie dip, as a sauce for chicken and beef empanadas, and of course, for salads (my favorite is over spinach in combination with with my black bean corn salad recipe).
{ Ingredients }
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup 0% plain yogurt (I like Fage or Chobani)
- 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
{ To Make the Dressing }
- Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
- Continue to add olive oil 1 tbsp at a time as necessary to create a smooth finish.
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