Cilantro Lime Sauce

spoonful of sauce over a glass jar with cilantro and avocado in the background

This creamy avocado-based Cilantro Lime Sauce is smooth, tangy, and full of fresh flavor

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Mexican, Southwestern

Keyword avocado, honey, sauce, spread

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 88kcal

Author Nicole Burkholder

Ingredients

1 avocado pitted and peeled
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
1 chopped green onion
3 Tbsp buttermilk *See notes
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 Tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

To make the sauce, place all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
1 avocado, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro, 1 chopped green onion, 3 Tbsp buttermilk, 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 Tbsp lime juice, 1/4 tsp salt
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within one week.

Notes

Don't have buttermilk? Make your own by mixing 1 cup milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to sour. Freeze the leftover buttermilk in an ice-cube tray for later.

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