Celery 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 taste better. A handful of fresh cilantro, zingy lime juice, a kick of jalapeño, and smooth olive oil come together in the blender in under a minute — no cooking required. The optional avocado addition takes it from a light drizzle to a thick, creamy sauce that clings beautifully to tacos, grilled proteins, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. Many store-bought green sauces sneak in unexpected vegetables or fillers, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The cumin adds a subtle warmth that rounds out the citrus without overpowering the fresh herbs, and the garlic gives it just enough depth to feel like something you'd order at a restaurant. Adjust the heat by leaving a few jalapeño seeds in, or dial it back entirely for a milder, family-friendly version. It comes together fast, stores well in the fridge, and genuinely upgrades whatever it touches.
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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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