Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and punchy with heat, this cilantro lime 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 in under a minute, producing a vividly green sauce that's as versatile as it is vibrant. Because every ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food — no cured meats, no packaged seasonings with hidden additives — you can drizzle freely without second-guessing the label on anything. The optional avocado addition is worth trying if you want something thicker and creamier, almost like a cross between a salsa verde and a guacamole-style dip. A splash of olive oil gives it a silky body that clings beautifully to tacos, grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, or even a simple grain bowl. Adjust the lime and salt at the end to make it exactly yours — this sauce rewards a confident taste-and-tweak approach.
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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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