I’m calling it. Summer is here. Yes, not officially (on the calendar) but it’s here in the hot weather sense.
And, in our house – this is the summer of the taco salad. I know, not exactly ground-breaking but my older son LOVES tacos and anything taco related. While we keep it gluten free in our house, he has a thing for crunchy corn tacos (who doesn’t?).
This Creamy Cilantro Dressing is one of the tricky ways I am getting him to eat less corn / crunchy tacos and more taco salads.
A dairy free, sugar free creamy dressing bursting with flavor that amps up pretty much any salad – not just taco salads.
The recipe below is for just the dressing because I think giving you a recipe for a taco salad is a bit ridiculous. Basically put some taco meat (beef, chicken, turkey) on lettuce and top with whatever you are into. In our case, it’s always olives, guacamole, pico de gallo and some plaintain chips on the side.
Best part is that you can make (or buy) almost everything ahead of time. Make the dressing and taco meat the day or night before (here is a recipe for homemade taco seasoning if you need it).
If you are up for it, make a batch of guacamole and pico or, if you’re not, pick them up at the store and don’t make yourself crazy. One of my favorite shortcuts when I am jammed for time is to stop by Chipotle and pick up guac and pico then bring it home and use it for our taco salads.
I am thinking once you taste this dressing, you will be joining us for the summer of the taco salad.
Loosely Adapted From: Creamy Cilantro Dressing
Yields 10
5 Points Plus Per Serving -- Individual Serving Size is 2 Tablespoons -- Makes approximately 1 1/3 cups dressing OR 10 Servings
5 minPrep Time
5 minTotal Time
Save RecipeIngredients
- 1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 packed cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1 cup homemade (or other high quality) mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup canned full fat coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- If using a food processor (to save time!), place garlic clove in bowl of food processor fitted with chopping blade. Process until finely chopped.
- Add cilantro and process until finely chopped.
- Add remaining ingredients and pulse until well combined.
- Refrigerate until ready to use, shake well and Enjoy!
- Finely chop garlic and cilantro. Add to a mixing bowl along with remaining ingredients.
- Whisk until well combines.
- Refrigerate until ready to use, shake well and Enjoy!
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