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Simple Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce with Greek Yogurt

Mallory
This simple Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce is a great way to take meals to the next level! Add it to things like tacos, burrito bowls, or drizzle it over roasted veggies for a serious flavor boost! 😊
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course dressings and more
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 25 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice (more to taste)
  • 1 clove garlic (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients including Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Give it a taste and adjust to salt to taste. If you prefer it sweeter, add more honey, if it's too thin, add a little olive oil and if you love lime, add more.
  • Hint: let it sit a couple minutes to let the flavors mesh before adding more salt or lime juice.

Notes

*nutrition information calculated using non-fat Greek yogurt and does not include the optional olive oil.
Expert Tip
  • I suggest using fresh limes for this recipe instead of lime juice from a bottle. The freshness goes a long way in terms of flavor.
  • Once it's made, put the dressing in a squeeze bottle for easy serving.
  • If you want a creamier sauce, add an extra 1 tablespoon of olive oil or mayonnaise.
Storage
  • Refrigerator - store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Dietitian Tip
While many creamy dressings and sauces are made with mayonnaise, this recipe uses Greek yogurt to make it creamy while adding nutrients including protein, calcium, and phosphorus.  Not only that, but by replacing the mayo, you also cut down on the amount of saturated fat and calories.
For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonCalories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gSodium: 80mgSugar: 2g
Keyword gluten free
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