Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (loosely packed)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons water or olive oil to thin (optional)
Instructions
1. In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, and a pinch of salt.
2. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
3. Adjust consistency with a splash of water or olive oil if too thick.
4. Taste and season with more salt or lime juice as desired.
5. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days. Use as a dip for veggies, a sauce for tacos, or a dressing for salads and bowls. Add jalapeño for a spicy version!
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT0M
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg