Is cilantro lime dressing healthy?

It can be healthy when used in moderation, adding flavor without too many calories.

What can I use cilantro lime dressing on?

It's great on salads, grilled meats, or as a marinade.

No, this dressing is dairy-free.

Fat

A zesty dressing made from fresh cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil, perfect for salads and marinades.

Per 100 g

350 kcal

1 tablespoon

53 kcal

(15 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
2 g / 100g	10 g / 100g	32 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 2% · Carbs 12% · Fat 86%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 tablespoon (15 g, 53 kcal) is 3% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 tablespoon takes about 13 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Cilantro Lime Dressing is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 480 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
1 tablespoon	15 g	53 kcal
1 ounce	28 g	98 kcal

5/10

Use sparingly for flavor without excess calories.

Is cilantro lime dressing healthy?: It can be healthy when used in moderation, adding flavor without too many calories.
What can I use cilantro lime dressing on?: It's great on salads, grilled meats, or as a marinade.
Does it contain dairy?: No, this dressing is dairy-free.

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