Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Ex-cilantro!

Cilantro Lime Dressing
from Eating Well Magazine

I wanted something a little different to put on my black bean quinoa recipe for a light dinner this hot summer night. I pulled a few ingredients out of the fridge to see what I had to work with and this recipe fit the bill. It punched up the taste of the salad perfectly and would also be great as a marinade or sauce on chicken or steak.

1 cup packed cilantro
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Pinch of minced garlic

Puree cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender or food processor until smooth.