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A spoon drizzling sour cream cilantro lime sauce into a bowl

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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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 cup
Calories 473 kcal

Equipment

1 Blender

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!

Notes

The consistency of this sauce is thin, similar to a dressing. 
If you use garlic salt instead of garlic powder, then omit the 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 660mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 253mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce, Fish Taco Cilantro Lime Sauce, Lime Cilantro Taco Sauce
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