High Fructose Corn Syrup 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 more alive. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the verdant base, while real lime juice and a kick of jalapeño give it that bold, layered flavor you just can't fake. Store-bought green sauces and salsas are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners and additives, so blending your own from scratch is the cleanest way to get exactly what you want — nothing more. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward: olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and fresh produce, with zero processed fillers in sight. The blender does all the heavy lifting in under a minute, and the result is a silky, pourable sauce that works on tacos, grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or honestly just as a dip. You can dial the heat up or down depending on whether you leave the jalapeño seeds in, making it easy to customize for any crowd. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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