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Cilantro-lime Greek yogurt sauce

Cilantro-Lime Greek Yogurt Sauce

A quick cilantro and lime yogurt sauce to spoon over tacos, quesadillas, chili, bean bowls or baked potatoes. Adapted from Food Hero (Oregon State University Extension).
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (about 2 1/2 tablespoons each)
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 15
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt any fat level
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons water or milk to thin

Method
 

  1. Wash your hands. Rinse the cilantro under running water, shake it dry and chop the leaves and tender stems.
  2. In a small bowl, stir the yogurt, cilantro, lime juice and salt until smooth.
  3. Stir in the water 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce is thin enough to drizzle.
  4. Spoon it over tacos, quesadillas, chili, bean bowls or baked potatoes just before eating. Refrigerate leftovers, covered, within 2 hours.

Notes

Adapted from the Cilantro Yogurt Dip in Food Hero's Veggie Quesadillas with Cilantro Yogurt Dip (Oregon State University Extension), made with Greek yogurt and lime. Keeps 3 to 4 days covered in the refrigerator; do not freeze.