Mustard 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 lime juice, jalapeño, and a touch of cumin layer in heat, tang, and warmth all at once. The whole thing comes together in under a minute in a blender, which means you're never far from a vibrant drizzle for tacos, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or even a simple grain bowl. Store-bought green sauces and dressings are notorious for sneaking in mustard as an emulsifier or flavor booster, but this one keeps things completely clean — olive oil and lime do all the heavy lifting here. You control the heat level by deciding whether to keep or ditch the jalapeño seeds, and the consistency is easy to dial in with a splash of water at a time. It keeps in the fridge for up to three days, though honestly it tends to disappear long before that.
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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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