How long does this sauce keep?

Store this cilantro yogurt sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze this cilantro yogurt sauce?

This dressing freezes pretty well, though we recommend making it fresh if you can! Keep it in an airtight container in the freezer for 3-4 months, and defrost overnight in the fridge when you're ready for it. The texture can get a little bit grainy after a stint in the freezer, so you may want to blend it again after defrosting to bring it back to a smooth consistency.

Can I make this dairy free?

Yes! Use your favorite non-dairy Greek yogurt here. We also have a dairy-free cilantro pesto that's very similar to this recipe!

Can I make this sauce in a blender?

Yes! Depending on your blender, you may need to add a bit of extra liquid (like a splash of water or olive oil) to help it blend smoothly.

5 Minute Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

Name: Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 heaping cups fresh cilantro (you can eyeball this - just use three generous handfuls!); 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 1 Tablespoon lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste

Description

This easy, creamy cilantro yogurt sauce is perfect on tacos, salads, and more!

Ingredients

Scale

3 heaping cups fresh cilantro (you can eyeball this - just use three generous handfuls!)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until sauce is relatively smooth, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl and pulse again to form a smooth sauce.
Taste and add seasonings (salt, pepper, lemon juice) as necessary. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Additions and Substitutions. This recipe is very forgiving - mix it up however you'd like! Add an avocado for extra creaminess. Use lime juice instead of lemon if you like. Add a few slices of jalapeño or roasted poblano pepper for a bit of spice. Swap a handful of the cilantro for spinach or kale. Add a handful of walnuts or pistachios for a bit of depth and texture.

Serving suggestions. Use this dressing on salads, grain bowls, tacos, grilled veggies and more! It's great on grilled fish (we love it with salmon), chicken, or steak, and it's also excellent with homemade crab cakes.

Storing and freezing. Store sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for 3-4 months. Defrost frozen sauce overnight in the fridge before using. The texture can get a little bit grainy after freezing: we recommend blending sauce in a blender or food processor once defrosted to smooth it out again.