Herbie Creative Recipes

Cilantro Lime Cashew Dressing

Name: Cilantro Lime Cashew Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: ½ cup cashews (soaked 10-15 min in hot water if you can); ¼ cup water (adjust for thickness); 1 packed cup cilantro; 2-3 tbsp lime juice; 1 small garlic clove (or ½ tsp minced); 1-2 tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp salt; Black pepper to taste

Blender dressing of soaked cashews, packed cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and olive oil for salads and bowls.

Sauces Condiments American Mexican Latin From Herbie Clara's favorite Prep 10 min Cook 15 min Total 25 min

Created April 23, 2026

5.0 (1 review)

Finished

Ingredients

½ cup cashews (soaked 10-15 min in hot water if you can)
¼ cup water (adjust for thickness)
1 packed cup cilantro
2-3 tbsp lime juice
1 small garlic clove (or ½ tsp minced)
1-2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Blend everything until smooth.
Add more water a little at a time until pourable.

Prep
Adjust: more water if too thick; more cashews or olive oil if too tangy; pinch more salt or lime if it needs pop.

Finished Cilantro Lime Cashew Dressing — Finished dish

Notes

Optional upgrades: 1-2 tbsp Greek yogurt, small drizzle honey, pinch cumin, or jalapeño.

Reviews

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Anonymous 2026-08-12

Creamy, zippy, and great on salads or bowls.