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Cilantro Lime Sauce
This bright and flavorful cilantro lime sauce is a versatile vegan and gluten-free option. It only takes 5 minutes to prepare, and is perfect for salads, tacos, as a dipping sauce, and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 501 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Use a food processor or, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and minced garlic until well combined. Don't overblend if using a food processor or blender.
- Season the dressing with salt and black pepper and adjust to taste.
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Notes
- Use fresh, high quality ingredients wherever possible.
- To make it creamy, add a dollop of sour cream, yogurt and/or an avocado.
- Add a spicy kick. For a spicier sauce, add a jalapeño pepper, seeded and ribbed, or a pinch of cayenne pepper. You can also add a dash of hot sauce or sriracha.
Nutrition Information
Calories
501kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
54g
(83%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
39g
Sodium
1169mg
(49%)
Potassium
139mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
576IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 501kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 39g | 195% |
| Sodium | 1169mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 576IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.