---
title: "Creamy Honey Cilantro Dressing"
section: recipes
description: "A cilantro-lime dressing with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, Dijon, garlic, and olive oil."
tags: ["recipe", "salad-dressing", "cilantro", "honey", "lime", "garlic", "olive-oil"]
created: 2024-05-30T13:33:00Z
updated: 2026-07-29T21:06:20Z
cid: bafkreiddfx772pbv37vlru3s257vurfq7jp66qre6h6wn4fh2il4u6xq2u
html: https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1717101197446-creamy-honey-cilantro-dressing
---

# Creamy Honey Cilantro Dressing

```recipe
yield: "about 250 ml (8 servings)"
time: "10 min"

ingredients:
  - { id: greek-yogurt, item: "Greek yogurt", amount: "2 tbsp", note: "Plain" }
  - { id: mayonnaise, item: "Mayonnaise", amount: "1 tbsp" }
  - { id: dijon-mustard, item: "Dijon mustard", amount: "½ tsp" }
  - { id: honey, item: "Honey", amount: "1 tsp" }
  - { id: fresh-cilantro, item: "Fresh cilantro", amount: "2 tbsp", note: "Chopped" }
  - { id: lime-juice, item: "Lime juice", amount: "1 tsp", note: "Freshly squeezed" }
  - { id: garlic, item: "Garlic", amount: "1 small clove", note: "Minced" }
  - { id: salt, item: "Salt", amount: "1 pinch", note: "Adjust to taste" }
  - { id: black-pepper, item: "Black pepper", amount: "1 pinch", note: "Freshly ground" }
  - { id: olive-oil, item: "Olive oil", amount: "1 tsp", note: "Extra virgin" }
  - { id: water, item: "Water", amount: "1 tsp", note: "Adjust for desired consistency" }

steps:
  - id: s1
    in: [greek-yogurt, mayonnaise, dijon-mustard, honey]
    do: "combine the Greek"
    for: "1 min"
    detail: "In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and honey. Mix until smooth."
  - id: s2
    in: [s1, fresh-cilantro, lime-juice, garlic]
    do: "add the chopped"
    for: "1–2 min"
    detail: "Add the chopped cilantro, lime juice, and minced garlic to the mixture. Stir until well combined."
  - id: s3
    in: [s2, salt, black-pepper]
    do: "season with a pinch"
    detail: "Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste."
  - id: s4
    in: [s3, olive-oil]
    do: "slowly drizzle"
    for: "1 min"
    detail: "Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to emulsify the dressing."
  - id: s5
    in: [s4, water]
    do: "add water to achieve"
    detail: "Add water to achieve the desired consistency."
  - id: s6
    in: [s5]
    do: "use immediately"
    detail: "Use immediately or refrigerate for a short period to allow the flavors to meld."
```

---

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