Creamy Garlic Lime Cilantro Sauce Recipe
A zesty and creamy sauce bursting with fresh cilantro, garlic, and lime flavors, perfect for drizzling over tacos, salads, grilled meats, or vegetables. This quick and easy blender sauce combines the tang of lime, the kick of jalapeño, and the richness of mayonnaise for an irresistible condiment that enhances any dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves
- 1-2 limes, juiced
- 1-2 jalapeños, stem removed
- 5-10 cloves garlic
- 2 cups mayonnaise (Hellmann’s or Duke’s recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Wash the cilantro thoroughly and roughly chop it including the stems. Remove the stems from the jalapeños and peel the garlic cloves to prepare for blending.
- Add ingredients to blender: Place the cilantro, lime juice, jalapeños, garlic cloves, and mayonnaise into a high-speed blender.
- Blend until smooth: Pulse or blend on high speed until the sauce is thoroughly combined and smooth in texture, ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Transfer and serve: Pour the creamy sauce into a squeeze bottle or container for easy use. Drizzle on your favorite dishes and enjoy the fresh, creamy, and tangy flavors.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your desired spice level.
- Use fresh limes for the best tangy flavor.
- This sauce can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin with a tablespoon of water or lime juice to desired consistency.
- Perfect as a dressing, dip, or topping for grilled meats, tacos, salads, and roasted vegetables.
