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Cilantro Lime Sauce

A fresh and zesty sauce made with cilantro and lime, perfect for drizzling over tacos, grilled meats, or salads.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves packed
  • 1 medium lime, juiced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine the cilantro leaves, lime juice, minced garlic, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. It pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, or as a salad dressing.

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