This Cilantro Yogurt Sauce is a fresh, tangy and versatile sauce that will elevate all your meals! Made with only 5 simple ingredients, it will add a burst of flavor to everything from tacos to nachos to grilled meats!
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The Best Cilantro Yogurt Sauce REcipe
Sauce makes everything better! This easy cilantro yogurt sauce recipe is simple to make and great to have on hand to brighten up your meals throughout the week! The combination of lime and cilantro gives the sauce a vibrant, refreshing taste, while the Greek yogurt provides a creamy texture!
Since there is no mayonnaise or sour cream in this sauce, it is actually light and nutritious! It is a high protein sauce option that works with tacos, burritos, bowls, grilled meats or roasted veggies.
Ingredients Needed
- Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt is the creamy base here. Alternatively, you can use any kind of plain yogurt! It results in a high-protein, low fat sauce!
- Cilantro: Cilantro is the other star of the show here. Cilantro transforms the yogurt into a flavorful, herb-forward sauce!
- Olive Oil: Olive oil helps to round out the flavors here! I recommend using a high quality extra virgin olive oil.
- Garlic: For an added savory flavor.
- Lime Juice: Lime will brighten up the sauce perfectly!
- Salt & Pepper: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
How to Make Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
- Add Ingredients to Food Processor: Add the yogurt, cilantro, olive oil, garlic and lime juice to a food processor with the blade attachment.
- Blend: Blend for 30-60 seconds or until everything is blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve on tacos, burritos, bowls or your favorite protein! Leftover sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Serving Suggestions
This easy cilantro lime sauce is so versatile! It will brighten up any meal you pair it with. Here are some of my favorite ways to serve it:
- Tacos and Burritos: Make tacos and burritos packed with Instant Pot shredded chicken or slow cooker barbacoa beef! Drizzle this sauce on top for a burst of flavor.
- Bowls: Use it as a dressing on top of BBQ salmon bowls, honey chipotle chicken rice bowls, or chicken burrito bowls!
- Grilled or Roasted Proteins: Works great with air fryer chicken or air fryer salmon!
- Dipping Sauce: Serve with homemade French fries, fresh veggies, air fryer zucchini fries, or air fryer sweet potatoes for a healthy snack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this sauce spicy?
To make a spicy cilantro yogurt sauce, add in some fresh jalapeño to the mix! If you add the seeds along with it, keep in mind it will get extra spicy.
What can I substitute for cilantro?
If you’re not a fan of cilantro, you can try using parsley or mint for a different but equally refreshing taste.
How long does cilantro yogurt sauce last?
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this sauce will last up to 5 days.
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Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 2 cups cilantro
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add the yogurt, cilantro, olive oil, garlic and lime juice to a food processor with the blade attachment.
- Blend for 30-60 seconds or until everything is blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve on tacos, burritos, bowls or your favorite protein! Leftover sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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