Cilantro Sauce
This Cilantro Sauce is SO EASY! A fresh, vibrant blend perfect for drizzling, dipping, and dressing your favorite dishes.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Blender or Food Processor
- Spatula
- Storage container
Ingredients
- 1 cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon honey (use agave syrup for vegan option)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and wash and roughly chop fresh cilantro to make blending easier.
- In your blender or food processor, combine the chopped cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, garlic, honey, and salt.
- Blend the mixture on medium speed until smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything is well combined.
- Taste your sauce and adjust sweetness with more honey or agave, and acidity with more lime juice if desired.
- Transfer the cilantro sauce to a storage container and seal tightly to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with agave syrup.
- If sauce is too thick, add more olive oil or water to reach desired consistency.
- To make it spicy, add jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.