Cilantro Pepita Salad Dressing Recipes

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CREAMY CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING



Creamy Cilantro Salad Dressing image

This is my best take on the dressing that is used in the El Torito restaurants in southern California. Be sure to toss some roasted pepitas and crumbled Cotija or Manchengo cheese on top of your salad for the full effect!

Provided by Jim M

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups mayonnaise
¾ cup canola oil
⅓ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
¼ cup distilled water
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
2 roasted Anaheim chile peppers
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches fresh cilantro, rinsed and stemmed

Steps:

  • Blend mayonnaise, canola oil, pumpkin seeds, water, vinegar, Cotija cheese, roasted chile peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth, about 1 minutes. Add cilantro in batches, blending each to incorporate completely before adding the next, 30 to 60 seconds per batch.
  • Pour dressing into an air-tight container and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 145.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

EL TORITO CILANTRO AND PEPITA SALAD DRESSING



El Torito Cilantro and Pepita Salad Dressing image

I love this dressing at El Torito. I could sit there and just eat it with a spoon. I found this copy-cat recipe and I wanted to post it so I can make it myself, and secretly eat it straight from the jar :-)

Provided by Aussie-In-California

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 1 Quart, 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium anaheim chilies, roasted, peeled and seeded
1/3 cup roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
12 ounces salad oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
5 tablespoons grated Cotija cheese (you can also use Parmesan cheese if you cannot find Cotija)
2 bunches fresh cilantro, stemmed
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Place all dressing ingredients except cilantro, mayonnaise and water in a blender of food processor.
  • Blend approximately 10 seconds, and then add cilantro little by little until blended smooth.
  • Depending on size of blender, it may be necessary to do in batches.
  • Place mayonnaise and water in a large stainless steel bowl, and mix with a wire whip until smooth.
  • Add the blended ingredients to the mayonnaise mixture, and mix thoroughly.
  • Place in an airtight container and refrigerate.
  • Will keep for three days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 44.4, Carbohydrate 0.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.4

CILANTRO DRESSING



Cilantro Dressing image

An easy Cilantro Dressing recipe. This recipe yields enough dressing for both the seafood salad and the rice .

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Herb     No-Cook     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 cups (packed) coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup olive oil
5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced seeded serrano chile

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in processor. Blend until almost smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature; rewhisk before using.)

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