Description
Elevate your dishes with this Creamy Cilantro Garlic Sauce, a versatile and flavorful condiment that pairs perfectly with a variety of foods. Whether used as a dip, spread, or drizzle, its fresh and zesty flavors will brighten up any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Cilantro Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (packed)
Creamy Base:
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Flavor and Seasoning:
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin, if needed)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine cilantro, sour cream (or yogurt), mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust Consistency: Add 1–2 tablespoons of water if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Season to Taste: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Notes
- This sauce is perfect as a dip for veggies or chips, a spread for sandwiches, or a drizzle over tacos, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables.
- Use all Greek yogurt for a lighter version, or add a jalapeño for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
