Feb 11 2013

Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce

Name: Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Cuisine: Sauce
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Sour Cream (can be low fat but not fat free); 1/4 cup mayo (low fat but not fat free); 2 tablespoon lime juice, fresh; 1/4-1/2 cup cilantro; 1 green onion; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper

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For a light, bright, creamy sauce that is perfect for veggies, sandwiches or seafood, then you want to make this Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce.

So remember me posting those Crispy Baked Avocado Fries (like 5 minutes ago.. LOL)? You NEED to make this sauce to go with them. It’s FAN-FRIGGEN-MAZING!!!

Plus I’ve used this as a dip for veggies, chicken strips, on crackers and cheese and on this killer Sweet Asian Ginger Tilapia Sammich on a pretzel roll with spinach and avocado…

And we can’t forget about these gorgeous fellas…

Skinny Baked Avocado Fries

Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce

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For a light, bright, creamy sauce that is perfect for veggies, sandwiches or seafood, then you want to make this Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce.

Author: The Kitchen Whisperer
Cook Time: 2
Total Time: 2 minutes
Category: Dip/Sauce
Method: food processor
Cuisine: Sauce

Ingredients

3/4 cup Sour Cream (can be low fat but not fat free)
1/4 cup mayo (low fat but not fat free)
2 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
1/4–1/2 cup cilantro
1 green onion
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper

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Instructions

Place all ingredients into food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Place in container, cover and chill for 1 hour.

Make it a meal!

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10 responses

Bella Nitti

December 17, 2019

Hey! I’m so excited to make this my daughter in law has made it in the past but I would love to know how much this serves. I need enough to make a dipping sauce for veggies for about 40 people.

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1. TKWAdmin
  
  December 17, 2019
  
  Hi Bella!
  
  The recipe makes 1 cup. Each serving is ~2 Tbl. I would triple or quadruple the batch for 40 folks.
  
  Best Kitchen Wishes!
  
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tabetha

April 15, 2017

Just made it I dbl the spices, cilantro, lime and added cream cheese …..ahhh it’s better than ice cream

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1. TKWAdmin
  
  April 15, 2017
  
  LOL awesome! So happy you loved it!
  
  Best Kitchen Wishes!
  
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Marissa

October 17, 2013

Why can’t you use fat free mayo or sour cream? Is it because you don’t like the way it tastes or because it changes the consistency? I can’t really see it being the second.

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1. TKWAdmin
  
  October 17, 2013
  
  Hi Marissa,
  
  I actually eat almost everything fat free. I’ve made this with both fat free sour cream and mayo and the consistency does change though not initially. If you sets in the fridge for more than a day it tends to get watery and it starts to break down from the acids in the mix. The taste is a little more subdued with the fat free items so you may want to increase some of the seasonings to add more flavor.
  
  Best Kitchen Wishes!
  
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The Contessa (Linda)

February 12, 2013

This looks so yummy. I ama lover of cilantro. Can’t understand what it is about it that people dont like. I’m thinking this is a perfect dipping sauce for flautas or topping for chicken tacos too. Thanks.

We have a new party at Tumbleweed Contessa – What’d You Do This Weekend? I’d love it if you brouoght this over. I think it would be a hit!

Have a sweet week! The Contessa (Linda)

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1. TKWAdmin
  
  February 12, 2013
  
  Hi Linda!
  
  I seriously can eat this by the spoonful… and have! I love it with my afternoon veggie snack!
  
  Ohhh great suggestion for flautas or chicken tacos!
  
  I’ll definitely stop by and bring something fantabulous!
  
  Best Kitchen Wishes!
  
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