Cilantro Lime Sauce

Cilantro Lime Sauce

from chelseasmessyapron.com
Condiment
10 min
97 kcal / serving

Cilantro Lime Sauce: a flavor-packed, creamy blend of cilantro, garlic, and lime juice. Ready in under 10 minutes, this tangy sauce is perfect for drizzling over tacos, salads, grilled meats, or as a dip—a true fridge staple!

Ingredients

  • 2limes
  • 1 teaspoonminced garlic
  • 1 cuploosely packed fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespooncoarsely chopped jalapeño (see note 1
  • ½ cupfull-fat mayo (see note 2
  • ½ cupsour cream
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Zest and juice limes to get 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) juice and 1 teaspoon zest.

  2. 2

    Add the juice and zest to a blender or mini food processor with minced garlic, cilantro, chopped jalapeño, and mayo. Season with salt and pepper (I use 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, but adjust to taste). Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add sour cream and blend again. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. The sauce is thick but can be thinned with water if desired.