Name: Cilantro Dressing
Yield: Makes about 1 2/3 cups
Ingredients: 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

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This recipe yields enough dressing for both the seafood salad and the rice .

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 2/3 cups

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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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