PrintQuick and Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce
Make this zesty, creamy cilantro lime sauce in five minutes. It is a versatile green sauce perfect for tacos, grilled chicken, or as a dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small jalapeño, seeds removed (optional, for spice)
- 2 tablespoons water (or more, for thinning)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. You will need a food processor or blender for this quick sauce recipe.
- Place the fresh cilantro, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and optional jalapeño into your blender or food processor.
- Blend the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add water, one tablespoon at a time, while blending until you reach your desired sauce consistency. For a thinner taco sauce, add more water.
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt or lime juice if necessary.
- Serve this versatile green sauce immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute all the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- If you skip the jalapeño, this sauce is still packed with flavor from the lime and garlic.
- This homemade cilantro lime sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 5