Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise
Brighten up your sandwiches, tacos, and grilled vegetables with this zesty Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise—a creamy condiment bursting with fresh, tangy flavor. Made in just 10 minutes, this recipe combines velvety mayonnaise with vibrant cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, fragrant lime zest, and a hint of garlic for depth. Seasoned with a touch of salt and black pepper, this versatile sauce is blended to a smooth perfection, creating an irresistible fusion of flavors that pairs beautifully with seafood, roasted potatoes, or as a dip for crudités. Perfect for meal prep, it can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, intensifying the flavor with each passing day. Whether you're elevating a burger or dressing up a salad, this homemade Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise will quickly become a kitchen staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cilantro leaves under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Peel the garlic clove and set it aside.
In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro leaves, lime juice, lime zest, and garlic clove.
Pulse the mixture until the cilantro and garlic are finely chopped.
Add the mayonnaise, salt, and ground black pepper to the food processor or blender.
Blend the mixture until it is smooth and well combined. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides with a spatula to ensure even mixing.
Taste the mayonnaise and adjust the salt and lime juice as needed to suit your preference.
Transfer the Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise to a clean, airtight container.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1755 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.3 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1155 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 228 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
