Homemade Cilantro Lime Sauce

Fresh, zesty, and creamy, this Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce is the ultimate taco companion. It’s tangy from the lime, herby from the cilantro, and perfectly smooth thanks to the sour cream base. Whether you drizzle it over tacos, dip your fries in it, or serve it with grilled chicken, this sauce adds the perfect balance of freshness and flavor to any meal.

Author: Delicate Kitchen

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 116 kcal per serving

Ingredients

⅓ cup - sour cream
3 tablespoons - mayonnaise
1 ¼ teaspoons - lime juice
½ - lime zest
1 small clove - garlic
2 tablespoons - fresh cilantro
1 tsp - salt
½ tsp - black pepper
½ tsp - MSG
1 tbsp - water

Instructions

Finely chop the cilantro and grate or press the garlic. Zest and juice the lime.
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and MSG. Stir until smooth and creamy. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Add more lime juice for extra tang or cilantro for a stronger herby note.
Let the sauce sit in the fridge for at least 15 minutes, it helps the flavors come together beautifully.

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