Cilantro Lime Sauce For Tacos

This cilantro lime sauce for tacos is my go-to for everything. It’s that bright green, super creamy sauce that just makes food taste better. I’m talking a huge flavor kick from fresh cilantro and lime, but with this smooth, rich finish (I’ve got a secret for that). It is so good, you’ll honestly want to skip the tacos and just use a spoon. It’s my favorite way to wake up a simple chicken or fish taco.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cilantro (a good handful, stems are totally fine)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream, you do you)
• 1/2 an avocado (this is the secret to a perfect creamy avocado cilantro lime sauce!)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 jalapeño, seeds removed (or keep a few if you like the heat)
• 1-2 garlic cloves
• Juice of 1-2 limes (start with one)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt to taste
• 2-4 tablespoons water (just to get it to a drizzle-y consistency)

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: First, just toss all the main ingredients into your blender. That’s the cilantro, Greek yogurt, avocado, mayo, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice (start with just one lime), cumin, and a little salt.

Step 2: Now, blend it on high for about 30-60 seconds. You want it completely smooth and bright green. You might need to stop and scrape the sides down once.

Step 3: This is the most important step: taste it! Does it need more lime? More salt? Go ahead and adjust it until you love it.

Step 4: If it’s too thick to drizzle (the avocado can do that), add water just one tablespoon at a time and give it a quick blend until it’s the perfect consistency for you.

Why I’m Obsessed With This Sauce

I’m obsessed with this because it’s so easy and it works on everything. I call it my cilantro lime sauce for tacos, but honestly, it’s also the best sauce for fish tacos ever. I use it on salads, drizzle it on grain bowls, and it’s amazing for dipping veggies. It’s the one sauce that’s always in my fridge. I really hope you try this. It’s a 5-minute recipe that makes your meals so much better. If you make it, please let me know in the comments what you put it on!

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Yield: 1.5 cups

Cilantro Lime Sauce For Tacos

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A 5-minute cilantro lime sauce for tacos! This creamy, zesty sauce uses avocado and Greek yogurt for the perfect taco night upgrade. It's the best fresh and easy condiment for fish tacos, chicken, or salads.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cilantro, lightly packed
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium avocado, pitted and peeled
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 jalapeño, seeded
• 1-2 cloves garlic
• 1-2 large limes, juiced (start with 1)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt to taste
• 2-4 tablespoons water, as needed

Instructions

Place the cilantro, Greek yogurt, avocado, mayonnaise, jalapeño, garlic, juice of one lime, cumin, and a pinch of salt into a blender or food processor.

Blend on high for 30-60 seconds, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed, until the sauce is completely smooth and vibrant green.

Taste the sauce. Add more lime juice for zest or more salt as needed and blend briefly to combine.

If the sauce is thicker than you'd like, add water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until it reaches a perfect drizzle-able consistency. Serve immediately or store chilled.

Notes

Spice Level: For a spicier sauce, leave a few seeds in your jalapeño.

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The lime juice helps prevent the avocado from browning too quickly.

Dairy-Free: You can experiment with dairy-free yogurt and a vegan mayo to make this recipe vegan.

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1
Amount Per ServingCalories 35Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 2mgSodium 2589mgCarbohydrates 0gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 1g

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