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Lemongrass Cilantro Dressing (Sauce)

Fresh and vibrant, this Lemongrass Cilantro Salad Dressing is delicious on salads, grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon, pork and so much else!
Course: Salad Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine: Asian, Asian-fusion
Keyword: Lemongrass Cilantro Dressing
Servings: 24 1 tablespoon servings
Calories: 41kcal
Author: Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch fresh cilantro around 4 ounces or 2 cups, packed stems and leaves
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chopped lemongrass
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger or 1 1inch piece
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Instructions

  • Combine cilantro, rice vinegar, lemongrass, ginger, chili-garlic sauce, salt and water in a blender or food processor container and blend until chunky-smooth.
  • Add olive oil and blend just until incorporated, 20-30 seconds. Do not over blend after adding olive oil.
  • Taste and season if needed.

Notes

Adapted from Pinch of Yum.
For further instruction and tips see Café Tips in post (above).

Nutrition

Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Iron: 0.1mg