Soy 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 backbone, while lime juice, jalapeño, and a hit of cumin add layers that go way beyond a basic drizzle. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending, which means you're never more than a few minutes away from a vibrant, restaurant-worthy sauce. Store-bought green sauces and dressings are notorious for sneaking in soy-based emulsifiers or additives, but every ingredient here is clean, whole, and easy to verify at a glance. Extra-virgin olive oil does the emulsifying work beautifully, giving the sauce a silky, pourable texture without any hidden fillers. Spoon it over grilled chicken, tacos, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls — honestly, it's hard to think of a savory dish that wouldn't benefit from a generous pour. 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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