High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and just a little spicy, this cilantro lime sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Fresh cilantro, real lime juice, garlic, and jalapeño come together in a blender to create something vibrant and punchy — no shortcuts, no fillers. That matters more than it might seem, because so many bottled sauces and dressings sneak in sweeteners that have no business being there, making it genuinely hard to find a clean version on store shelves. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, so you know exactly what you're pouring over your tacos, grain bowls, or grilled proteins. The optional avocado addition is worth trying — it blends in to create a thicker, creamier texture that clings beautifully to whatever you're dressing. A quick taste and adjust at the end means you can dial in the salt, heat, and acidity exactly to your liking. It comes together in under a minute of blending, and it will absolutely become a staple in your fridge.
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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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