Walnut 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 vibrant base, while lime juice, garlic, and a touch of jalapeño give it real personality without overwhelming heat. A pinch of cumin ties it all together with just enough warmth to keep things interesting. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending, and the result is a silky, pourable sauce that works on tacos, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, grain bowls — honestly, whatever you have on hand. Many store-bought green sauces sneak in unexpected add-ins, so blending your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in the jar. It keeps in the fridge for up to three days, which means you can make a batch on Sunday and drizzle it over everything 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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