Artificial Flavors Free Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and just the right amount of spicy, this cilantro lime sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Store-bought green sauces are notorious for sneaking in artificial flavors, preservatives, and mystery additives — but this one is built entirely from real, whole ingredients you can see and taste. Fresh cilantro, lime juice squeezed straight from the fruit, garlic, jalapeño, and a touch of cumin do all the heavy lifting here, delivering bold flavor without anything synthetic in the mix. A splash of extra virgin olive oil brings it together into a silky, pourable consistency, and the optional avocado takes it to a lusciously creamy place if you're feeling indulgent. It comes together in under a minute of blending, and the result is a vibrant, restaurant-quality sauce that works on tacos, grain bowls, grilled proteins, or honestly just as a dip for whatever's in your fridge. When you know exactly what went into the blender, every drizzle tastes that much better.
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8 servings
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- ½ ripe avocado, pitted and scooped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cilantro, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, olive oil, water, cumin, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor.
- 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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