Name: Cilantro Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups full-fat Greek yogurt; 3 cloves cloves garlic; 0.5 cup chopped cilantro; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons Lime Juice; 0.25 tsp salt

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Cilantro Garlic Sauce

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Ingredients

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Cilantro Garlic Sauce

1 ½ cups full-fat Greek yogurt

3 cloves cloves garlicor 6 roasted cloves

½ cup chopped cilantroyou can adjust the amount to your liking

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons Lime Juice

¼ tsp salt

Instructions

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Instructions

If using fresh garlic cloves, peel them and chop them finely. If using roasted garlic, simply remove the cloves from the skin and mash them with a fork.

In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, and salt.

Blend the mixture until the ingredients are well combined and the cilantro is finely chopped.

Add the Greek yogurt to the blender and blend again until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed (you may want to add more salt or lime juice depending on your taste).

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cilantro Freshness Hack 🌿
Always use freshly chopped cilantro and remove the stems to maximize flavor intensity and prevent bitter undertones in your sauce.
Yogurt Smoothing Technique 🥄
Whisk the Greek yogurt thoroughly before mixing to ensure a silky-smooth consistency without any lumps in the final sauce.
Garlic Intensity Control 🧄
For a milder garlic flavor, blanch the garlic cloves briefly in hot water before mincing, which softens the sharp raw bite.
Lime Juice Balancing Act 🍋
Add lime juice gradually and taste as you go to achieve the perfect tangy balance without overwhelming the other ingredients.
Sauce Storage Wisdom 🫙
Store the cilantro garlic sauce in an airtight container with a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent oxidation and maintain freshness for up to 5 days.