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A bowl of creamy cilantro garlic sauce garnished with fresh jalapeños and lime slices.

Easy Creamy Cilantro Garlic Sauce With Jalapeños & Limes

A quick and flavorful sauce made with fresh cilantro, garlic, jalapeños, and lime juice. Perfect as a dip, dressing, or drizzle!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dip, sauce
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Add the cilantro leaves, garlic cloves, and chopped jalapeño to a food processor or blender.
  2. Pulse until finely chopped and combined.
  3. Add sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin powder, and salt to the blender.
  4. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  5. While blending, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify the sauce.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice or salt if desired.
  7. Transfer the sauce to a bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Serve chilled as a dip, dressing, or drizzle over tacos, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables.

Notes

For a spicier sauce, leave the seeds in the jalapeño. You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.