Creamy Cilantro Dressing

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Similar to the cilantro dressing at El Torito! Keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
1 quart

Ingredients

  • 2 Anaheim chile peppers, halved and seeded

  • 1 ½ cups canola oil

  • cup roasted pepitas

  • cup red wine vinegar

  • cup lime juice

  • 5 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 small bunches fresh cilantro, stems removed

  • 1 ½ cups mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup water

Directions

  1. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.

  2. Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins.

  3. Combine roasted peppers, canola oil, pepitas, red wine vinegar, lime juice, cotija cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend to combine, about 10 seconds. Add cilantro a little at a time and blend until smooth.

  4. Combine mayonnaise and water in a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the blended pepper mixture to the mayonnaise mixture and mix thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

181 Calories
20g Fat
2g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 181
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 158mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 35mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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