Mustard Free Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and just a little spicy, this blended green sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over absolutely everything. Fresh cilantro and lime juice form the backbone, while jalapeño and cumin add warmth and depth without overwhelming the palate. A splash of olive oil brings it all together into a silky, vibrant pour that works beautifully as a taco topping, grain bowl drizzle, or dipping sauce for roasted vegetables. The optional avocado addition takes the texture from light and pourable to lush and creamy — both versions are genuinely worth making. Store-bought green sauces and condiments are notorious for sneaking in mustard or mustard-derived ingredients as an emulsifier or flavor booster, so blending your own from scratch is the smartest move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you get bold, restaurant-quality flavor with total peace of mind. A quick taste at the end lets you dial in the lime, salt, and heat exactly to your liking.
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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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