Easy Cilantro Garlic Sauce
This delicious Pollo Tropical inspired Cilantro Garlic Sauce is so easy to make and versatile! It can be used as salad dressing, dipping sauce, or a taco topping. Just throw all of the ingredients into the food processor and blend.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup sour cream*
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise*
- 1 cup cilantro leaves & stems packed
- 1-2 limes juiced
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- salt to to taste
Instructions
- Place the sour cream, mayo, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and onion powder in the bowl of the food processor.
- Pulse until smooth and there are no garlic chunks left. Add water to thin if needed.
Notes
- Sour Cream: Both full fat and low fat will work. I like to use full fat because it makes the sauce a little richer and creamier. You can also use Greek yogurt.
- Mayonnaise: Use a high quality mayo, like Sir Kensington's.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Use the cilantro stems. The stems have just as much flavor as the leaves.
- Taste as you go. Add more lime or salt if needed.
- Thin the sauce if needed. You can add a little water to the sauce if you prefer a runnier consistency.
- Spicy: Add ½-1 jalapeño with the seeds and membrane or ¼-1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. Taste as you good so it does not get too spicy.
- Cooked garlic: If the raw fresh garlic is too strong, roast the garlic in the oven or sauté it on the stove.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g