Our quick and easy Cilantro Yogurt Sauce is a wonderfully creamy topping for any rice bowl, tacos, wrap, or sandwich! Made with less than 8 simple ingredients in a matter of minutes. The whole family will be requesting this dreamy sauce again and again!
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The Best Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
For years, we have been loving that light and refreshing combination of fresh cilantro and lime juice! They are a match made in heaven and we have combined them with plain Greek yogurt and a little bit of mayo to create this creamy cilantro yogurt sauce recipe. Feel free to meal prep at the beginning of the week and use in so many different ways! Definitely a family favorite this summer to enjoy with just about anything.
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What You Will Need
- Greek yogurt – any variety of plain yogurt from your local grocery store will work here.
- mayonnaise – a great addition to the creamy texture of this sauce, we have a homemade mayo recipe or you can use as store-bought version.
- extra virgin olive oil – a little bit to help thin out the sauce and add a smooth texture.
- lime juice & lime zest – refreshing acidity that brings the best light & bright flavor!
- fresh cilantro – one of our all-time favorite ingredients.
- salt and pepper – simple seasonings that are always a must!
How To Make Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to gather the basic ingredients.
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Place all of these ingredients in a small food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, you may need to scrap down the sides and continue blending.
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Store for later or enjoy immediately.
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Best Way To Serve Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
Our all-time favorite way to enjoy this classic yogurt sauce is on our epic Cilantro Lime Shrimp Rice Bowl! It is perfect on this summer favorite. Other favorites would be on our Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken, Easy Shrimp Tacos, or Salmon Taco Bowls. Honestly, this simple sauce is so good that we could just use it as a dipping sauce for our favorite veggies! Get creative and share with us your favorite way to enjoy it.
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Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Counter Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Cilantro Yogurt Sauce that is perfect for cilantro lime shrimp or cilantro lime chicken! So good!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon light olive oil
- 2–4 tablespoons lime juice
- zest of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Blend: Add ingredients to a small food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and add additional lime or cilantro, as desired.
- Serve: Place in refrigerator for later or serve immediately – we love this on our Cilantro Lime Shrimp Rice Bowl!
Notes
- Mayo: if you are not a fan of mayo, you could probably omit (although I haven’t test it that way). That mayo does bring a bit of saltiness so you might need to adjust the salt level after you taste it.
- Dairy-Free: there are a few dairy-free “Greek yogurt” replacements out there on the market – you could try one of those or even a plain dairy free yogurt would most likely work.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 59
- Sugar: 0.8 g
- Sodium: 61.4 mg
- Fat: 5.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.1 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 4.2 mg
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