Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce (Printable)

Fresh, tangy sauce perfect for tacos and grilled dishes with vibrant cilantro lime flavor.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier option)

02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise

03 - 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed

04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)

05 - 1 small garlic clove, peeled

06 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded (optional, for heat)

07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

09 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

10 - 1–2 tablespoons water or milk, to thin as needed

01 - Add sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño (if using), cumin, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor.

02 - Process on high until completely smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed to ensure an even consistency.

03 - Stream in water or milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until the desired thickness is achieved.

04 - Taste the sauce and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed to balance the flavor.

05 - Transfer to an airtight jar or bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

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It takes exactly ten minutes and transforms anything it touches into something you actually crave.
The balance of creamy, tangy, and herbal means you will want to put it on everything from grilled corn to Tuesday night chicken.

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If you skip the resting time the sauce will taste flat and you will wonder what went wrong even though nothing did.
The sauce thickens slightly as it chills, so thin it a touch more than you think you need before refrigerating.

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Wash your cilantro thoroughly and pat it dry because gritty sauce is the one thing that can ruin this otherwise flawless condiment.
Use the small hole on your grater or a microplane for the garlic so it disappears completely into the sauce rather than surprising someone with a sharp chunk.