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Healthy cilantro pepita dressing

HEALTHY CILANTRO PEPITA DRESSING

Michelle Sam
This delicious healthy cilantro pepita dressing uses Greek yoghurt rather than mayonnaise with the same great taste!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Accompaniments
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 147 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp roasted pepitas pumpkin seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • pinch fresh ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 6 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1¼ Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1¼ Tbsp grated Cotija cheese Freshly grated parmesan cheese can be substituted.
  • ½ bunch cilantro
  • ⅓ cup 5% Greek yoghurt

Instructions
 

  • In a hand blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients except for the Greek yoghurt.
    1 Tbsp roasted pepitas, 2 cloves garlic, pinch fresh ground black pepper, ¼ tsp sea salt, 6 Tbsp avocado oil, 1¼ Tbsp red wine vinegar, 1¼ Tbsp grated Cotija cheese, ½ bunch cilantro
  • Blend to a paste.
  • Add the yoghurt and continue to blend until well combined.
    ⅓ cup 5% Greek yoghurt
  • Do not overblend to avoid the dressing from being thin and runny.
  • Allow the flavors to combine by placing the dressing in the refrigerator for half an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 6gCalories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.1mgNet Carbohydrates: 1g
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