Creamy Garlic Lime Cilantro (Print-Friendly Version)
Creamy, zesty, and lush—this sauce blends garlic, lime, and cilantro for a punchy finish to your meals.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 bunch fresh cilantro (stems included, thoroughly rinsed)
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1 to 2 limes, juiced (approximately 60 ml total lime juice)
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1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, stems removed
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5 to 10 garlic cloves, peeled
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480 ml mayonnaise (Hellman’s or Duke’s preferred)
# How to Prepare:
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Combine cilantro, lime juice, jalapeños, garlic, and mayonnaise in a high-speed blender.
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Process on high speed until the mixture is fully emulsified and smooth.
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If the sauce is too thick, blend in additional lime juice to reach desired texture.
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Carefully transfer the sauce to a squeeze bottle or airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Extra Tips:
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Vegan option: Substitute a plant-based mayonnaise for a fully vegan sauce.
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To reduce spiciness, remove ribs and seeds from jalapeños before blending.
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Use avocado oil mayonnaise for paleo or Whole30 compatibility.
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A high-speed blender yields a fully emulsified, uniform green sauce; with a food processor the texture will be more rustic, but equally delicious.
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Scrape down the blender sides as needed to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.