Easy to Make Cilantro Lime Sauce/Dressing

A refreshing blend of lime and cilantro makes this sauce stand out. 

This Cilantro Lime Sauce recipe has the perfect tangy, creamy flavor and is the perfect complement to tacos, tostadas, tamales, enchiladas & more!

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I originally made this sauce for my Baja Fish Tacos but now I serve it with everything!  Serve Cilantro Lime Sauce on salads, on fajitas, over grilled fish, grilled burgers, and with Shrimp Tacos.

Cilantro Lime Sauce is easy to make, has simple ingredients, and a bright flavor that will bring your food to life


What's in Cilantro Lime Sauce

Wet Ingredients:

Sour cream -(Mexican sour cream or greek yogurt can be used)

Mayonnaise

Lime juice - Fresh squeezed (recommended)

Vegetables:

Cilantro 

Jalapeño (serrano for heat-optional) stemmed, seeded

Dry Ingredient:

Salt - Sea salt or kosher (recommended)

Garlic Powder - or 1/2 tsp minced garlic

Sugar - helps balance the flavors

Notes: If used for a dressing, adding more mayo will thin out the sauce.

How to make Cilantro Lime Sauce/Dressing

Just two steps to this delicious Cilantro Lime Sauce/Dressing

In the blender, pulse the cilantro with the lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and chile peppers, and purée until smooth. 

Taste, and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice. That's it....easy peasy!

Cilantro Lime Sauce/Dressing is great with these meals!

Carne Asada Tacos

Beer Batter Shrimp Taco

Green Corn Tamales

Storing Cilantro Lime Sauce/Dressing

Storing: The sauce will last about a week in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

 

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Cilantro Lime Sauce