Colombian Green Sauce (Cilantro Garlic)
This Colombian Green Sauce (Salsa Verde) is deliciously creamy, tangy, and garlicky, with fresh cilantro and lots of flavor!Serve over chicken, Patacones, Colombian Hot Dogs, beans, fried fish, pork, fries, and pair with Colombian Pineapple Sauce, Colombian Garlic Sauce, Colombian Aji, and Hogao for parties where you needs lots of fun sauces!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (230 ml) mayonnaise (or homemade mayonnaise)
- 1/2 large white onion
- 1 cup (20 g) cilantro (heaping cup)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 small limes (juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- In a blender, add the mayonnaise, white onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, transfer to a serving bowl and mix in the cream until combined. Taste and adjust seasonings. Pour in a splash of water for a more pourable texture, if desired. Serve or cover and chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or overnight to make flavors pop.
Notes
For Parties: This recipe makes 1 cup of Colombian Green Sauce which is enough for 4 servings (1/4 cup each) or up to 6 or 8 if you just drizzle on top of the food. Double or triple for parties where you need lots of sauce for your guests!
Make-Ahead Instructions: Prepare this creamy green sauce 1 day ahead of time, cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight. Make sure the garlic isn't too strong or it can be a bit too garlicky the next day!
Storing Instructions: Store in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2-3 days.
Nutrition facts are based on 1 single serving which is 2 tbsp.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 327IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.3mg
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