2bunches cilantrorinsed well, most of the stalk ends trimmed off, and finely chopped (about 1 cup loosely packed)
1/2cup fresh lime juice
1½teaspoons wine vinegar
3/4teaspoon salt
1/2teaspoon ground cumin
1/2teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1tablespoon honey
1/2cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2cup canola oil
1/4cup olive oil
Instructions
With a food processor
Drop the garlic cloves and ginger through the feed tube while the motor is on. Mince well.
Add the cilantro and process until finely chopped.
Add the lime juice, vinegar, salt, spices, honey, and Parmesan cheese. Process until well mixed.
With the motor running, slowly pour the oils through the feed tube, and process for one more minute.
Without a food processor
Mince the garlic, ginger, and cilantro, and place them in a mixing bowl with the lime juice, vinegar, salt, spices, honey, and cheese.
Whisk in the oil until it is emulsified into the dressing.
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