Description
This Creamy Cilantro Garlic Sauce is a versatile and flavorful condiment perfect for enhancing tacos, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, salads, and sandwiches. Combining fresh cilantro with a creamy base of mayonnaise and sour cream, infused with garlic, lime juice, and a hint of cumin, this sauce offers a delicious balance of tanginess and richness. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, it can be adjusted for sweetness or consistency and stored refrigerated for up to five days.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems, packed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin if needed)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, add the cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
- Blend Until Smooth: Process the mixture until it is creamy and smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender or processor as needed to ensure even blending.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the sauce and add honey or sugar if you prefer extra sweetness, more lime juice for tang, or additional salt to your liking. Blend briefly to incorporate adjustments.
- Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until your desired consistency is reached.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a dip, drizzle, or spread.
Notes
- This sauce pairs beautifully with tacos, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, salads, and sandwiches.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream.
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
