Description
Cilantro Lime Sauce is a creamy, zesty sauce made with fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and yogurt or mayo. Perfect for tacos, bowls, grilled chicken, and dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup fresh cilantro, packed
1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1–2 tablespoons water (to thin)
Salt to taste
Optional: 1/2 jalapeño for heat
Instructions
1. Add cilantro, mayo or yogurt, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Adjust thickness with water as needed.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning.
5. Chill 20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
Add jalapeño for a spicy version.
Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg