Soy-Free Cilantro Sauce
Transform your dishes with this vibrant and creamy Soy-Free Cilantro Sauce, a zesty blend of fresh cilantro, garlic, and lime juice elevated by the richness of olive oil and Greek yogurt. Sweetened with a touch of honey and customizable with optional jalapeño for a spicy kick, this versatile sauce is a perfect topping, dip, or dressing for any meal. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s not only quick and easy but also free of soy, making it a healthier, allergy-friendly alternative to traditional condiments. Bursting with flavor and freshness, this cilantro sauce is your new go-to for brightening up grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a crisp, green salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 piece Optional jalapeño pepper
Instructions
1. Begin by thoroughly washing the cilantro to remove any dirt. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner.
2. Peel the garlic cloves and set aside.
3. If you prefer your sauce with a bit of heat, slice the jalapeño pepper in half, remove the seeds, and chop roughly.
4. In a food processor, combine the cilantro leaves, garlic cloves, lime juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, honey, salt, and black pepper.
5. If using jalapeño, add the chopped pieces to the processor.
6. Blend everything together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
7. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your preference, adding more salt or lime juice if desired.
8. Once well blended and seasoned to taste, transfer the sauce to a clean jar or container.
9. Store the sauce in the refrigerator until ready to use. It will keep for up to a week.
10. Use the cilantro sauce as a topping for grilled meats, a salad dressing, or a dip for veggies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.7 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1314 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1321 mg | 28% | |
*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.
