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Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Vinaigrettes, at least the way we design them, have a double purpose. They’re a wonderful addition to kick up greens and put their taste over the top. But I also like them as marinades for fish and meats. There’s nothing like a dish that’s marinated until the meat is so tender that it practically slides off the bone and into your mouth. In Middle-Eastern cuisine, some dishes are marinated for days. Okay, so few us are that patient—and in truth it’s really not necessary. Even just a little cuddle time between a dish and these vinaigrettes/marinades is enough to make any meal succulent. I like the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette as a marinade for fish and chicken recipes.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 1/2 cup

Ingredients

3 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons brown rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne
3/4 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine all of the ingredients and whisk until thoroughly blended.

    Step 2

    Goes with Mixed Greens with Edamame, Radish, and Avocado (page 91) and Cucumber, Jicama, and Mango Salad (page 83). In addition, this vinaigrette makes a great marinade for fish and chicken.

  2. storage

    Step 3

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 days.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 4

    (per serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 65

    Step 6

    Total Fat: 7g (1g saturated, 5g monounsaturated)

    Step 7

    Carbohydrates: 1g

    Step 8

    Protein: 0g

    Step 9

    Fiber: 0g

    Step 10

    Sodium: 75mg

Excerpted from The Cancer Fighting Kitchen, copyright 2017 by Rebecca Katz and Met Edelson. Published with permission by Ten Speed Press.
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