Creamy Cilantro Dressing

Creamy Cilantro Sauce in glass carafe and flank steak tacos in background.

A Creamy Cilantro Dressing that is perfect with tacos, salads, or other Mexican inspired dishes.

Course Salads, Dressings, Marinades and Sauces

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword cilantro, flank steak, garlic, mexican, salad dressing, sauce, tacos, yogurt

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings Servings

Calories 52kcal

Author Barb

Ingredients

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems lightly packed
1 to 2 large garlic cloves peeled
1 tablespoon jalapeno finely chopped (optional)
¾ cup Greek yogurt plain unsweetened , see Notes
½ cup heavy whipping cream substitute mayonnaise if not available
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
¾ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon black pepper Add more to your preference

Instructions

Add the cilantro and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
Add all remaining ingredients and process until well-combined (you’ll have flecks of green from the cilantro). Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
Transfer to a jar, cover, and refrigerate until serving.

Notes

Substitute for Greek Yogurt: Instead of using 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, you can use a mixture of half Greek yogurt and half mayonnaise for a richer sauce.

For a Spicier Kick: Add more chopped jalapeno

Storage: Store sauce in a covered glass jar in the fridge for up to 7 days.

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