Cashew Free Cilantro Lime Green Sauce
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this blended green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the verdant backbone, while lime juice, jalapeño, and a hit of cumin give it real depth and a gentle kick. The whole thing comes together in under a minute in a blender — no cooking, no fuss, just bold flavor on demand. Many store-bought green sauces and restaurant-style condiments sneak in nut-based thickeners or creamy additions that can be a concern, but this one keeps it clean with olive oil and water for that silky, pourable texture. You control the heat by leaving the jalapeño seeds in or pulling them out, and a quick taste at the end lets you dial in the salt and lime to exactly where you want it. Drizzle it over grilled chicken, spoon it onto tacos, swirl it into grain bowls, or use it as a dipping sauce — honestly, the list of uses is nearly endless. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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6 servings
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed for mild heat or kept for more
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, garlic, olive oil, water, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Add the parsley, if using.
- 2
Blend on high until the sauce is smooth and uniformly green, about 30–45 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
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