Cilantro Lime Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves lightly packed (stems trimmed)
- ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 –3 tablespoons water to adjust consistency
Instructions
- Add cilantro, yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, and lime zest to a blender or food processor
- Blend for 15–20 seconds until mostly smooth
- With the blender running, drizzle in the olive oil
- Add salt and black pepper
- Add water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached
- Taste and adjust lime juice or salt if needed
- Stop blending as soon as the sauce is smooth
Notes
Use mostly cilantro leaves; too many stems can make the sauce bitter
Add lime juice gradually—flavor intensifies after chilling
Do not over-blend, as this can cause bitterness
Sauce thickens slightly in the refrigerator
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 4 days
Pork-free and halal-friendly
For a thinner drizzle, add extra water or olive oil
For a thicker dip, use Greek yogurt and reduce water