Garlic Cilantro Sauce

I've become obsessed with this Cilantro Lime Garlic sauce since I started down the black hole that is the keto diet. This is my coptcat version of Pollo Tropical's cilantro lime sauce.

Now the concoction I came up with comes out to be a thicker consistency than what you'd find at local fast food restaurants. This sauce ends up being more of a dip, but I find myself slathering it on just about everything.

French fries, grilled chicken, sandwiches, steak, arepas, salads, my toddler… you name it and I'm drenching it with this cilantro lime garlic sauce. It is so damn addictive.   How do I know this recipe is good? Well my toddler loves it and it's the only way I can get him to eat raw veggie sticks.

THIS RECIPE IS PICKY TODDLER APPROVED. Granted, my toddler has been known to pick up random things off the floor and put them in his mouth…. but he is willingly ingesting raw vegetables thanks to this cilantro lime garlic sauce. So as far as I see it, this recipe is a win.

Cilantro Lime Sauce Recipe Ingredients

To make this cilantro garlic lime sauce you need this:

• fresh cilantro
• lime juice
• sour cream
• garlic cloves
• mayonnaise
• garlic powder
• sea salt
• black pepper
• cayenne powder

Equipment needed

All you will need is an 8 cup food processor.

How to make Cilantro Garlic Sauce

1. Start by cutting your lime in half and adding the juice to your food processor.

3. Then add your cilantro, garlic and spices to your food processor.

5. Pulse your food processor until the cilantro and garlic are minced.

7. Then add the mayonnaise and sour cream.

9. Pulse again until well combined and serve immediately.

Cilantro Garlic Sauce Recipe variations

If you're looking for a vegan option to this cilantro garlic lime sauce, simply swap out the mayonnaise and sour cream for their vegan counterparts.

If you love this sauce but aren't a big cilantro fan, feel free to use less cilantro.

Tips:

• Use fresh ingredients: Use fresh cilantro, sour cream, and mayonnaise for the best flavor and texture.
• Taste the sauce before storing: Adjust the seasoning to your liking before storing the sauce.
• Label the container: Label the container with the date you made the sauce so you know how long it has been stored.

How to use Cilantro Garlic Sauce

While some of my preferred uses for this sauce is as a dip or dressing, here are all the ways to use this versatile sauce.

• As a dipping sauce: Serve the sauce with tacos, burritos, or quesadillas.
• As a dressing: Toss the sauce with a salad for a tangy and refreshing dressing.
• As a topping: Drizzle the sauce over grilled or roasted vegetables, or use it as a topping for tacos, burgers, or sandwiches.
• As a marinade: Marinate chicken, fish, or pork in the sauce for a flavorful and zesty flavor.

How to store Garlic Cilantro Sauce

To store garlic cilantro sauce, follow these steps:

1. Cool completely: Allow the sauce to cool completely before storing. This will help to prevent it from separating and will also make it easier to store and use.
2. Transfer to an airtight container: Once the sauce is cool, transfer it to an airtight container. This will help to prevent air and moisture from getting in and spoiling the sauce.
3. Refrigerate: Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
4. Stir before using: Before using the sauce, give it a good stir to ensure that it is well mixed.

What to use this sauce on?