Description
This creamy cilantro lime sauce is a flavorful, versatile condiment made with fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and Greek yogurt. It’s perfect for tacos, grilled meats, salads, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional for texture)
- Water as needed to thin
Instructions
- Wash and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, salt, and olive oil (if using).
- Blend until smooth. Add water a little at a time to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the Greek yogurt and mayo with plant-based alternatives.
- This sauce can be used as a dip, spread, or dressing.
- Adjust garlic and lime juice to taste for more or less punch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
