Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce
This creamy cilantro lime sauce adds a decadent layer of creamy tangy goodness to just about anything.
This creamy cilantro lime sauce tastes amazing on so many foods including tacos, burritos, wraps, salads, bowls, and more.
It adds freshness and creaminess without being overpowering or too rich. It transforms salads to be more decadent and wraps to be more craveable. No matter how you decide to use it, I guarantee blissful bites.
This post is about how to make a delicious creamy cilantro lime sauce.
Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce
What do I need to make a creamy cilantro lime dressing?
To make this sauce, you will need:
- Fresh Cilantro: This is the base of the sauce/dressing.
- Sour Cream: This is what adds the creamy texture, of course.
- Garlic: Adds a robust element in the overall flavor profile.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Lightens the sauce and adds a tangy bite.
- Olive Oil: Adds a liquid base to help emulsify the dressing.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
- Cumin: Optional but it plays well with the cilantro.
- Jalapeno: Optional, only add if you want a spicy cilantro sauce.
How do I make this recipe?
Firstly, wash and chop the cilantro.
Then, add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend to your liking. I like a relatively smooth sauce with very small chunks of cilantro.
Note: Be sure to chop the cilantro well because a food processor typically has a hard time breaking down uncut cilantro!
What can I serve with this sauce?
There is so much you can do with this sauce. Use it as a dressing on salads, or use it as a dip for veggies or chips! You can slather this sauce on a taco or wrap. Add a dollop to roasted veggies or chicken to bring it alive.
If you like this sauce, you may also enjoy these to turn your meals up a notch:
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- The Best Thick Balsamic Dressing
- Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil Dressing
- The Easy Peanut Sauce You Will Love
- Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
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This post was about how to make a creamy cilantro lime sauce.
Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cilantro leaves and stems chopped
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup olive oil or water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin optional
- 1 deseeded jalapeno optional
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cilantro.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until desired consistency is achieved. [Ideally, it will be smooth with very small chunks of cilantro leaves.]
- Enjoy!