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Green Cilantro lime sauce dripping from a spoon.
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5 from 2 votes

Cilantro Lime Sauce

A vibrant and zesty sauce that's so easy to make. Perfect on chicken, tacos, steak and salad. You'll want to add this Mexican sauce to everything!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Quick and easy
Servings: 8
Author: August DeWindt

Ingredients

  • 1 c cilantro
  • 1 Jalapeño seeds removed
  • 1/4 c mayo
  • ¾ c sour cream
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Zest from half a lime optional

Instructions

  • Place everything in a food processor or a blender. Blend together until it’s a smooth consistency. Add a little olive oil or water if you want it smoother.

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Notes

Feel free to sub the mayo for half a small avocado. 
You can sub the sour cream for plain greek yogurt! 
This will make about 1 and 1/4 cup of sauce. 

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.2mg