Creamy Cilantro Sauce Recipe
A vibrant and creamy cilantro sauce perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, vegetables, or as a tangy dip. This sauce combines fresh cilantro, lime juice, and creamy Greek yogurt for a flavorful and zesty accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bunch cilantro, washed, dried and leaves picked (about 2 cups packed cilantro leaves or 30 grams)
- 1 green onion, cut into 1” pieces
- 1 small clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, more as needed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt, more as needed
- ½ jalapeño pepper, seeded (optional)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or sour cream
- pinch of sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro leaves, green onion, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, kosher salt, jalapeño pepper (if using), Greek yogurt, mayonnaise or sour cream, and a pinch of sugar. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt and lime juice as needed to achieve a balanced flavor and bright zestiness.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, keep the jalapeño seeds or add more jalapeño.
- Use Greek yogurt for a thicker and tangier sauce; sour cream or mayonnaise will give a richer texture.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Add more lime juice for extra brightness or more olive oil for a silkier texture.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a splash of water or more lime juice while blending.
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