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Homemade Cilantro Lime Sauce

Delicate Kitchen
Delicate Kitchen

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.

Original sourcedelicate-kitchen.com/2025/11/02/homemade-cilantro-lime-sauce
Homemade Cilantro Lime Sauce

Homemade Cilantro Lime Sauce

ByDelicate KitchenDelicate Kitchen

Ingredients

Instructions

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  1. Step 1

    Finely chop the cilantro and grate or press the garlic. Zest and juice the lime.

  2. Step 2

    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.

  3. Step 3

    Add more lime juice for extra tang or cilantro for a stronger herby note.

  4. Step 4

    Let the sauce sit in the fridge for at least 15 minutes, it helps the flavors come together beautifully.

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