Cilantro-Coriander Vinaigrette Recipe

  Italian Dressing

Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/3 cup vinegar, or 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed
lemon or lime juice plus 3 tablespoons vinegar
2/3 cup olive oil or mixed oils
2 teaspoons coriander seeds, toasted
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
Combine the garlic and vinegar in the work bowl of a mini food processor and blend well. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then with the processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil.

Add the coriander seeds, cilantro, salt, and pepper to taste, then pulse until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
For some reason, the seeds of the cilantro plant are most commonly referred to as coriander seeds, whereas the leaves are most commonly termed cilantro. This recipe contains both the seeds and the leaves, and would be great drizzled over a sliced avocado and grapefruit salad.

Cilantro-Coriander Vinaigrette
 

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