Celery Free Lime Cumin Taco Drizzle
Bright, tangy, and smoky all at once, this zesty drizzle is the kind of finishing sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh lime juice and extra virgin olive oil form the base, whisked together with ground cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder into a silky, emulsified pour that clings beautifully to whatever it lands on. A handful of fresh cilantro stirred in at the end adds a pop of herbal freshness, though it works just as well without it. Store-bought taco sauces and dressings can be surprisingly tricky to vet — hidden vegetable blends and natural flavor mixes make label-reading a chore — so whipping this up from scratch in under a minute is a genuine win. It's endlessly versatile too: drizzle it over tacos, spoon it onto grain bowls, or use it to brighten up a sheet pan of roasted vegetables. The whole thing comes together with a whisk and a bowl, no special equipment required.
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6 servings
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, sea salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small mixing bowl.
- 2
Whisk vigorously until the oil and lime juice are fully emulsified and the mixture looks uniform and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.
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