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5-Minute Cilantro Lime Sauce
5 from 27 votes

5-Minute Cilantro Lime Sauce

Add a fresh zest of flavor to everything from tacos, burrito bowls, grilled veggies, salads, and more! This easy sauce (dressing) recipe takes just 5 minutes to make in a blender.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 64 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cilantro leaves and stems, tightly packed
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 lime zested
  • 3 Tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Roughly chop the cilantro stems before adding them to a food processor or blender to make sure they don't get wrapped around the blades.
  2. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and fully combined. Taste test and adjust salt, if needed.
  3. Use immediately or transfer to a jar and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy over tacos, salads, burritos, and more!

Nutrition Information

Serving 2TBSP Calories 64kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 204mg (9%) Potassium 68mg (1%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 281IU (6%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 64

% Daily Value*

Serving 2TBSP
Calories 64kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 204mg 9%
Potassium 68mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 281IU 6%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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