Dairy Free Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and punchy with heat, this blended green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and a hit of cumin come together in a blender to create something that's bold without being complicated. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's no swapping, subbing, or second-guessing — just pure, vibrant flavor from start to finish. The optional avocado addition is worth trying if you want a thicker, creamier texture that clings beautifully to tacos, grain bowls, or grilled proteins. A splash of olive oil gives it that silky, pourable body you'd expect from a restaurant-style drizzle. It comes together in under a minute of blending, and the result is a sauce you'll want to keep in a jar in your fridge all week long.
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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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