Cilantro Lime Dressing

Creamy cilantro dressing from el Pollo Loco made with roasted poblano peppers is a spicy addition to any salad and quick and easy to make.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 106 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cloves garlic
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
• 3 poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source; preheat the broiler.

Step 2

Coat poblano peppers with vegetable oil; place on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Cook peppers under the broiler until blistered and scorched, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap until peppers are cool enough to handle. Remove skin from peppers.

Step 5

Blend peppers, mayonnaise, lime juice, and garlic in a blender until dressing is smooth. Add cilantro, salt, and pepper to dressing and process until cilantro is incorporated but not smooth.