Cilantro Lime Sauce
This cilantro lime sauce is packed with fresh flavor and is the perfect sauce for drizzling or dipping. It comes together in under five minutes and is made with only six simple ingredients!
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This easy cilantro lime sauce pairs perfectly with tacos, seafood, grilled vegetables, and more. It is beyond easy to make. All you need to do is combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. It has a thinner consistency goes great as a salad dressing or inside a wrap. However you serve it, this sauce is guaranteed to become a staple in your kitchen.
My favorite thing about this recipe is how easy it is to prepare, yet how much it improves a meal. A cream sauce can truly transform a dish from great to exceptional. Use it as a tasty dipping sauce for these Baked Chicken Tacos or Eggless Crab Cakes. It goes great drizzled on grain bowls such as these Shrimp and Rice Bowl.
Ingredients
- Sour cream: I recommend regular sour cream (not low fat)
- Garlic powder: You can also use fresh garlic
- Fresh cilantro: I mainly just use the leaves in this recipe, but a little bit of stem won’t hurt anything!
- Cumin
- Lime juice
- Salt
How to make a cilantro lime sauce with sour cream
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
Why you will love this recipe
Versatile: Drizzle it on salads or lunch wraps. Use it as a dipping sauce on tacos or roasted vegetables.
Flavor: Simple ingredients with a fresh flavor.
Allergen Friendly: We are always looking for egg free and nut free sauces to use in our household!
FAQ and Substitutions
This is a thinner sauce like a dressing!
Plain Greek yogurt can be swapped.
What to use cilantro lime sauce on
- Tacos
- Wraps or Sandwiches
- Salad
- Rice bowls
- Grilled meat or Seafood
- Roasted Vegetables
Equipment needed
1 Blender. You can also use a food processor or immersion blender.
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How to store and reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Tips for Success
Using a good quality food processor or blender. This will allow the cilantro to blend fully, and you won’t find random cilantro leaves in your sauce.
Cilantro Lime Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream I recommend regular, not low fat
- ½ cup cilantro pack the cilantro leaves in the 1/2 cup when measuring
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth.
- Use as a dipping sauce for tacos, rice bowls, salads and more. You can also drizzle over your favorite savory dish or roasted vegetables!
I loved this on my quesadilla!