Cilantro Cream Sauce
Cilantro Cream Sauce is a quick & easy recipe full of zesty, herby flavor. Made with sour cream, lime, garlic, and plenty of fresh cilantro, this creamy sauce is perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, grilled meats, or veggies.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Sour Cream
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1-2 Handfuls Fresh Cilantro Leaves (about 1.5 oz see Notes)
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Lime Juice
- ⅛ teaspoon Kosher Salt (or to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Prep the Cilantro
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Rinse the cilantro leaves thoroughly under cool water to remove any dirt or grit. Shake off excess water or pat dry with a paper towel.
Blend the Herbs & Seasonings
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Add the cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper to a mini food processor (or a full-size one) and pulse a few times to chop and combine.
Add CreamyIngredients
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Add the sour cream and mayonnaise. Process until mostly smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and process again until the sauce is smooth and creamy. You’ll see small flecks of cilantro throughout.
Taste and Adjust
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Add more cilantro or salt to taste. If adding more cilantro, press it down into the sauce with a spatula before blending again.
Chill
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Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Recipe Notes
Amount of Cilantro
I like a strong cilantro flavor, and usually add about 1.5 ounces total (one handful, run the food processor, taste, then add a second handful if desired).
Storage
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition values are estimates and based on 8 servings (about 2 tablespoons per serving) | Calories: 90 | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 95mg | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fiber: 0g | Sugars: 1g | Protein: 1g