Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce

If you’re looking for a sauce that brings everything together — tacos, roasted veggies, grain bowls, grilled meats — this Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce is it. It's creamy, tangy, herby, and packed with flavor in every spoonful.

This recipe blends creamy avocado with fresh cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and a touch of jalapeño for optional heat — no dairy required.

It’s smooth, thick enough to dollop, thin enough to drizzle, and so good you’ll want to put it on everything.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Naturally vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free

1. Made with whole ingredients — no mayo or sour cream

2. Quick and easy: ready in 5 minutes

3. Doubles as a dip, spread, or salad dressing

4. Stays green and fresh for days with a little lime juice

Final Thoughts:

This Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce is creamy, fresh, and bursting with zesty flavor. It’s the perfect green sauce to always have on hand — incredibly versatile, totally customizable, and ready in minutes. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or topping off taco night, this sauce will instantly elevate every bite.

Yield: 3/4 cup

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Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

If you’re looking for a sauce that brings everything together — tacos, roasted veggies, grain bowls, grilled meats — this Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce is it. It's creamy, tangy, herby, and packed with flavor in every spoonful.

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Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado
• ½ cup fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems)
• Juice of 1 large lime
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• 2–4 tbsp water (to thin as needed)
• ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
• Optional: ¼ jalapeño (seeded) for a hint of heat
• Optional: ½ tsp ground cumin for depth
• Optional: 1 tsp honey or maple syrup for balance (especially if spicy)

Instructions

1. In a food processor or blender, add avocado, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and oil. Blend until mostly smooth.
2. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency — thick and creamy for a dip, thinner for a dressing or drizzle.
3. Add more lime juice for brightness, more salt if needed, or a touch of sweetener to balance spice if using jalapeño.
4. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent browning.

Notes

Make it a dressing: Thin with extra water and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar for a pourable consistency.

Add yogurt or sour cream: For a tangy crema-style variation.

Spice it up: Add a full jalapeño or even a splash of hot sauce.

Use it with: Tacos, grain bowls, grilled shrimp, roasted potatoes, or spooned over eggs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

161

Carbs

9 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Fat

15 g

Fiber

5 g

Net carbs

4 g

Protein

2 g

Sat. Fat

2 g

Sodium

201 mg

Sugar

2 g

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.