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El Pollo Loco Cilantro Dressing Copycat Recipe

This El Pollo Loco cilantro dressing recipe makes the most delicious dressing that goes great on taco bowls, salads, burritos, and so much more. With just a few simple and fresh ingredients, you'll have the perfect dressing that is the right balance of creamy, tangy, and savory. Your taste buds will love it!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dips, Sauce
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 78 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch cilantro , chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2½ tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 jalapeno , seeds removed and chopped
  • salt and pepper , to taste
  • whole milk , to thin (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Into a high-speed blender or food processor, add the cilantro, 1 cup of mayonnaise, cumin, lime juice, garlic, sugar, onion powder, jalapeno, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. You can add milk (1 Tablespoon at a time) if you want to thin out the dressing. Blend until it reaches your preferred consistency.
  • Pour the dressing into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. The flavors will actually improve overnight. ENJOY!

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal
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