Ingredients

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3–4 Tbsp fresh lime juice (or to taste)
• 1 small bunch fresh cilantro (≈1–1½ cups packed leaves), roughly chopped
• 1 small garlic clove, minced or grated
• ½–1 tsp ground coriander (or 1 tsp toasted whole seeds, ground)
• ½ tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
• ¼ tsp sugar or honey (optional, for balance)
• Pinch cayenne or red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

1. In a blender or small food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, lime juice, coriander, salt, and sugar/cayenne.
2. Blend while slowly drizzling in the olive oil until emulsified and bright green.
3. Taste and adjust lime, salt, or coriander. Thin with a splash of water if needed.

Finish + Service

• Shake or whisk before use. Drizzle over grain salads, grilled vegetables, chicken, or fish.

Storage / Notes

• Refrigerate up to 5–7 days. Shake well; separation is normal.
• Scale by weight for production. Coriander adds warm citrus note that pairs with lime and cilantro.
• UC production draft adapted from Tier-1 source for kitchen use.