Cilantro Yogurt Sauce Recipe
This easy Cilantro Yogurt Sauce Recipe is not only incredibly delicious but also very versatile pairing well with a variety of dishes!
How to Make Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
This Cilantro Yogurt Sauce Recipe is my go to recipe that is not only quick to make but delivers in terms of maximum flavor! Made with simple readily available ingredients, this creamy cilantro sauce with subtle hints of garlic and lime goes great served as a dip or drizzle over a variety of dishes. This cilantro yogurt sauce, you will need the key ingredients shared below.
Key Ingredients
- Fresh Cilantro
- Greek Yogurt
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Garlic Cloves
- Honey
- Seasonings (Onion Powder, Salt and Black Pepper)
(See recipe card below for the exact measurements for listed ingredients.)
Preparation
- Blend Ingredients – In a blender or food processor, add all of the ingredients and blend on high speed into a smooth sauce. Scrap down the sides of the blender or food processor and re-blend as needed to ensure that all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated into the sauce. If a thinner sauce is preferred, mix in some more lime juice or water 1 tablespoon at a time to thin out to desired consistency.
- Serve Sauce – Serve sauce immediately. To store leftover sauce, transfer into an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to one week. I recommend trying this sauce with my Crispy Butter Chicken Tacos Recipe.
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Cilantro Yogurt Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 packed cups fresh cilantro leaves, may substitute with fresh parsley
- 1 cup thick Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus more as needed
- 2 tablespoons neutral flavored oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, add all of the ingredients and blend on high speed into a smooth sauce. Scrap down the sides of the blender or food processor and re-blend as needed to ensure that all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated into the sauce. If a thinner sauce is preferred, mix in some more lime juice or water 1 tablespoon at a time to thin out to desired consistency.
- Serve sauce immediately as a dip or addition to dish of choice. Enjoy!
Notes
- To store leftover sauce, transfer into an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to one week.
- Refrigerated sauce will thicken up. If a thinner sauce is preferred, mix in some lime juice or water 1 tablespoon at a time to thin out to desired consistency.
- I recommend trying this sauce with my Crispy Butter Chicken Tacos Recipe.
