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Cilantro Sauce

Cilantro Lime Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded if desired
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Method
 

  1. Pulse garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, and salt in a food processor until finely chopped, about 30 seconds.
  2. With the machine running, slowly pour in the olive oil and blend until smooth and emulsified, about 1 minute.
  3. Taste and adjust salt or lime, then drizzle over your dish. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Notes

The sauce can be made a day ahead; the flavor mellows slightly. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning. If too thick, thin with a teaspoon of water.