CREAMY CILANTRO LIME SAUCE

This CREAMY CILANTRO LIME SAUCE is perfect for tacos, nachos, on fish, as a chicken wing dip or anything else you can think of. The fresh flavors of cilantro and lime come together in a creamy dipping sauce.

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CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

This cilantro lime dressing is great as a sauce, dressing or dip. It is especially great on tacos, with chicken or potatoes. Add as much or as little cilantro as you prefer (I load it up with cilantro!).

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INGREDIENT OPTIONS:

  • Use as much or as little cilantro as you like. Or omit the cilantro for a creamy lime dressing.
  • The cumin can be omitted.
  • Sour cream can be used in place of the Greek yogurt.

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WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS SAUCE:

TACO STUFFED AVOCADOSOVEN ROASTED POTATOESCILANTRO LIME CHICKEN THIGHS

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CREAMY CILANTRO LIME SAUCE

This CREAMY CILANTRO LIME SAUCE is perfect for tacos, nachos, on fish, as a chicken wing dip or anything else you can think of. The fresh flavors of cilantro and lime come together in a creamy dipping sauce.
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Course: Sauces/Condiments
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cilantro lime sauce
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 126kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro or more to taste
  • 1 small minced garlic clove or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt/pepper - to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 245mg | Sugar: 1g
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