Cilantro Lime Dressing

Name: Cilantro Lime Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 c.
Ingredients: 1 small poblano pepper; 20 sprig cilantro; 1/2 c. fresh lime juice; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 1/4 c. vegetable oil

Published: May 6, 2010

Yields:

1 c.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

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A spicy dressing that features poblano peppers and cilantro is definitely worth all the effort.

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Ingredients

1 small poblano pepper
20 sprig cilantro
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat outdoor grill on medium. Place poblano pepper on hot grill grate. Cook 12 to 15 minutes or until blackened all over, turning occasionally. Wrap pepper in foil; let cool. Remove pepper from foil; peel off skin and discard. Remove and discard stem and seeds.
2. Step 2Puree pepper in blender or food processor along with cilantro, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper. With machine running, gradually add vegetable oil until blended.
  
  Nutritional information is based on a 2-tablespoon serving.

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