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Cilantro Lime Sauce
This creamy cilantro lime sauce brings a cooling, bright finish to fish tacos, grilled chicken, fajitas, and more.
Prep Time
10 mins
Resting Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 10 servings (2 tablespoons)
Calories: 84 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
South American
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves , loosely packed
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (depending on how tart you like your sauce)
- 1 clove garlic , peeled and minced (optional)
- kosher salt , to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the herbs are minced and the sauce is creamy. Season to taste with salt.
- Transfer sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least and hour for the flavors to meld. The sauce will thicken slightly as it chills. Store for up to 3 days, covered, in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- *If using garlic, I like to soak it in the lime juice for about 10 minutes before adding it to the food processor. This takes away the harshness that raw garlic can have. If you prefer a sharper garlic flavor, skip this step.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
84kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
54mg
(2%)
Potassium
32mg
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
143IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings (2 tablespoons)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 143IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.