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Bowl of Cilantro Lime Sauce next to tortilla chips.
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Cilantro Lime Sauce

This simple Cilantro Lime Sauce is tangy, creamy and packed with fresh flavor. Use it as a dip or drizzle it on all your favorite Mexican recipes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: Cilantro verde sauce, Sauce
Servings: 24
Calories: 90kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces salsa verde (we use Herdez)
  • 1 ounce Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix (1 packet)
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro washed and stems removed
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (we prefer Best Foods or Hellmans)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 small lime juiced
  • 1/4 tsp cumin

Instructions

  • Add the salsa verde, ranch dressing mix, cilantro, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice and cumin to a blender.
    Blendtec blender with ingredients to make Cilantro Lime Sauce.
  • Blend until the Cilantro Lime Sauce is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. Taste and adjust the seasoning with extra lime juice or a pinch of salt if needed.
    Blended Cilantro Lime Sauce in a blender.
  • Pour the sauce into an airtight container or jar, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    Pouring Cilantro Lime Sauce from blender into a glass mason jar.
  • Serve chilled or slightly warm over your favorite Mexican dishes or as a dip with tortilla chips.
    Pouring Cilantro Lime Sauce from mason jar into a bowl next to chips.

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Notes

  • For a lighter version, replace the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt and the sour cream with light sour cream.
  • For more heat, add a dash or two of hot sauce, sriracha or use a spicier salsa verde.
  • If the sauce is too thick, blend in a spoonful or two of milk, water or extra salsa verde until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Store Cilantro Lime Sauce in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • A food processor can be used instead of a blender if that is what you have on hand.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.1mg