Description
This creamy cilantro lime sauce is a zesty, tangy condiment made with fresh herbs, lime juice, and Greek yogurt or sour cream. Perfect as a dip, dressing, or topping for tacos, salads, grilled meats, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cilantro (loosely packed, stems removed)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons water (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Add cilantro, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), garlic, lime juice, salt, and olive oil to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- If the sauce is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of water and blend again to reach desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Use as a dip, spread, salad dressing, or taco topping.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier version.
- Blending time may vary based on the power of your blender or food processor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
