MSG Free Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and punchy with heat, this vibrant green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and a hit of cumin come together in a blender in under a minute, producing something that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. Store-bought sauces and dressings are notorious for sneaking in flavor enhancers and additives, so blending your own from whole ingredients is the cleanest way to get bold flavor you can actually trust. Every component here is straightforward and recognizable — nothing processed, nothing hidden. The optional avocado addition transforms it into a thicker, creamier drizzle that clings beautifully to tacos, grain bowls, grilled proteins, or roasted vegetables. A splash more lime or a pinch of extra salt at the end lets you dial it in exactly to your taste. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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