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Multipurpose Green Dressing 2017

Cilantro-Ginger Dressing

Author: Traffic Light Cook
This refreshing, oil-free cilantro-ginger dressing not only adds taste to salads, it also adds an extra burst of flavor to Buddha bowls, sandwiches, and more.  
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dips & salad Dressings
Cuisine Gluten-free, Vegan
Servings 7 Servings
Calories 14 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cilantro* (packed)
  • 1 stem green onion (both green and white parts)
  • 2 tsp ginger (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp Jalapeno** (minced, can sub with green chillies)
  • 2 tbsp apple sauce (unsweetened, can sub with half an apple*** , or ripe pear)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (can sub with lime juice)
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos (can sub with low-sodium soy sauce)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (can sub with white vinegar)
  • 2 tsp maple syrup (can sub with honey)
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients to a blender and process until well mixed. Enjoy!

Notes

*can also have the combination of half cilantro and half flat leaf parsley. If you love parsley, you can replace cilantro with parsley entirely. 
**if you like hot food, you can increase the amount of  jalapeño pepper to 1 tsp or per taste. 
***Granny smith apple works well if you like a little tarty flavor. You can also use one-half to one ripe peach.
 
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 14kcalCarbohydrates: 3gSodium: 98mgPotassium: 11mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2.5mg
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