Description
This vibrant and creamy Cilantro Garlic Sauce is a versatile condiment perfect for enhancing the flavor of tacos, wings, grain bowls, and more. Made with full-fat sour cream, fresh garlic, and bright cilantro, blended together with olive oil and lime juice, it offers a fresh, tangy, and garlicky complement to a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 ounces full-fat sour cream (can substitute with Greek yogurt or mayo)
- 2 cloves garlic (or more to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (stems removed and rinsed)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lime, squeezed (about 2 tablespoons lime juice)
- Salt to taste (be careful not to oversalt)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Food Processor: Place the sour cream, garlic cloves, chopped cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, and salt into a food processor or blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Pulse or blend the ingredients until the mixture achieves a smooth, creamy consistency with evenly distributed garlic and cilantro flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or container. Use immediately or refrigerate to let flavors meld. This sauce pairs wonderfully with tacos, wings, grain bowls, baked potatoes, burritos, fajitas, tostones, broiled salmon, pulled pork, yuca fries, chips, sweet potato fries, veggie platters, and more.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- Adjust the garlic quantity according to your taste preference.
- Keep salt minimal initially; you can add more after tasting.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If using mayo instead of sour cream, the sauce will be richer and less tangy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
