Creamy Garlic Lime Cilantro Sauce Recipe
This Creamy Garlic Lime Cilantro Sauce is a zesty, fresh, and flavorful condiment perfect for adding a vibrant kick to any dish. Made with fresh cilantro, juicy limes, spicy jalapeños, and garlic blended into a creamy base of mayonnaise, it’s versatile enough to enjoy on tacos, grilled meats, salads, or as a dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Cilantro (stems and all)
- 1-2 Limes (juiced)
- 1-2 Jalapeños (stem removed)
- 5-10 cloves Garlic
- 2 cups Mayonnaise (Hellman’s or Duke’s preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash the cilantro thoroughly including the stems to ensure all dirt is removed. Juice 1 to 2 limes to get fresh lime juice, remove the stems from the jalapeños, and peel the garlic cloves.
- Blend Sauce: Add the cilantro, lime juice, jalapeños, garlic cloves, and mayonnaise to a high-speed blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the sauce is creamy, smooth, and well combined with no large chunks remaining.
- Transfer and Serve: Pour the sauce into a squeeze bottle for easy application. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Enjoy this vibrant sauce on tacos, grilled meats, salads, or as a dip.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños depending on your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier, tangier option.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- This sauce can be used as a marinade or drizzled over roasted vegetables as well.
