Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

A quick and delicious dressing for your salad.  I served this salad and dressing along side my Chicken and Zucchini Enchiladas.  It showcases both the lime and the cilantro flavors perfectly for a nice summery dressing for any veggie salad.

Isn't this dressing gadget cool?  I got it at Williams-Sonoma for under $20.  It has a twisted stick mixer attached to the inside which you work by squeezing the handle to mix up and emulsify your dressing.  It got some mixed reviews on the site, but I haven't had any issues with it except that I agree that the spout is small and the cap should have been designed to stay with the lid so it doesn't get lost.  But I love that there are several recipes right on the sides of the bottle for recipes and it stores easily in the refrigerator.  I did, however, make this dressing in my mini food processor before transferring it to this container (because the garlic and the cilantro needed to be finely chopped)...but when the oil starts to separate from the other ingredients, just a couple of squeezes brings it right back! 

Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

from the kitchen of MKA

Printable Recipe

Servings - 3  Serving size - 1 oz. per serving   Points Plus per serving - 1 point+

Calories - 49,   Total Fat - 4.5g,   Carb. - 3g,   Protein - 0.2g,   Fiber - 0.1g

3 TBS. fresh squeezed lime juice

2 TBS. plain rice vinegar

1 clove garlic

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1 TBS. extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp. granulated sugar

salt and pepper, to taste

In food processor ( I used my mini one), put in garlic clove and cilantro leaves and pulse until finely chopped.  Add in the lime juice, vinegar, and sugar.  Process to blend.  Add in the olive oil.  Process to emulsify.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

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It really is hard to believe we are halfway through summer!  Wow.  Summer goes by so quickly and the colder months just seem to drag.  I actually find it harder to stay on plan during the summer months, which is strange because you would think with all the fresh produce available and the nice outdoor weather, it would be easier...but it seems summer provides me with endless reasons to party and indulge.  I really have to watch what I allow myself to eat during this time.  Although, if I had a choice, I would have summer year round.  It would totally be worth having to be more vigilant with my diet and exercise to have summer weather to enjoy!

How about you?  Is it harder or easier to stay on plan during the summer months?  

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