Cilantro Garlic Sauce

I prepared this super easy cilantro garlic sauce in under 5 minutes! It is incredibly creamy and flavorful!

This sauce comes together using only a food processor. I like to use it as a salad dressing, dipping sauce, or sandwich spreads.

Cilantro Garlic Sauce

I also use this sauce as a topping for steak, tacos or grilled chicken dishes. My family love it! Seriously, It jazzs up any boring main course with just a hint.

I even use it as a meat marinade sometimes! The spicy, tangy flavour is what makes this sauce worthy of being paired with almost any dish!

My secret to the best garlic cilantro sauce is using fresh cilantro. Also, I highly recommend using a good quality full-fat sour cream and mayonnaise for the best results.

You'll Need

“See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”

Sour cream: I use full-fat sour cream because it make the sauce extra creamy.

Mayonnaise: It adds a rich and creamy texture to the sauce, and it helps thicken up the sauce a little bit.

Garlic cloves: I use fresh, peeled and finely chopped 3 garlic cloves.If you don't like raw garlic in your sauce, you can roast them.

Lime juice: I prefer freshly squeezed lime juice, but store-bought works too.

Cilantro leaves: If you hate cilantro, use parsley instead.

Salt: To taste, of course

How to Make It

Below are the detailed instructions for how I made this delicious sauce.

First Step - Preparation

The process to make this recipe is relatively simple. For starters, gather all of the ingredients listed above. Wash the cilantro and rough chop it.

Pro Tip: Whilst prepping the cilantro, of course, you will wash and chop it. Make sure you dry the cilantro before tossing it into the food processor. The extra water won’t add much flavour but will make the sauce watery.

Step Two - Combine The Ingredients

Add all ingredients to a food processor, and beat until the sauce is well combined. It should have a buttery cream texture and have a dominating flavor of cilantro and garlic in particular.

Step Three - Taste to Adjust The Salt

Lastly, check to see if the salt is as per your liking. Add more if not.
Cheers! Your fresh and flavourful sauce is ready to be served.

Storing Tip: In the refrigerator, it will last a good five days. If you would like it to last longer than that, you can freeze it. Just store it in an airtight container. It should last 3 months in the freezer.

Serve It With

I like it drizzled on shrimp tacos, Mexican chicken tacos, as a salad dressing, or enjoyed with some lentils and rice (Mujadara).

You can also serve it with Oven Baked Chicken Thighs (Bone In), Steaks With Mushroom Gravy Or Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich .The sky is the limit with creativity for serving this dish.

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