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Easy Dairy Free Cilantro Lime Crema

Categories Appetizer/Snacks, Dairy free, Easy Recipes, Gluten Free, Sauces, Side Dish

This easy dairy free cilantro lime crema makes the perfect addition to tacos, burritos, salads, meats, veggies, nachos, etc. Plus it’s super easy to make and requires minimal ingredients!

This crema is packed with cilantro so it really shines through as the star of this crema with the other ingredients playing a their role in creating a delicious sauce.

The picture above is a super easy fish taco with frozen fish sticks cooked in the air fryer (I personally love trident’s ultimate fish sticks because it’s whole fish breaded, not minced fish), peach and cilantro salsa, black beans and this dairy free cilantro lime crema on top, wrapped in a warm yellow corn tortilla. It would also be amazing with some crunchy cabbage on top too. I am a chronic over-filler of tacos and I have no shame.

You can add sour cream to this recipe as well for a more traditional crema, I will add it as an option, however, it isn’t necessary.

What you need to make easy dairy free cilantro lime crema:

Makes ~1/2 cup

  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup cilantro – preferably leaves only
  • *Optional – 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. In a blender, food processor or using an immersion blender, add mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, sugar and cilantro and pulse until smooth.
  2. If adding sour cream, blend into mixture.
  3. Add to whatever you want and enjoy!

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4.48 from 17 votes

Easy Dairy Free Cilantro Li,me Crema

Flavorful cilantro lime crema that will make any taco, nachos, burrito, etc, even better.
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: appetizer, Mexican, Sauce, side
Keyword: Barbecue Sauce, dairy free, easy, Tacos

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup cilantro – preferably leaves only
  • *Optional – 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • In a blender, food processor or using an immersion blender, add mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, sugar and cilantro and pulse until smooth.
  • If adding sour cream, blend into mixture.
  • Add to whatever you want and enjoy!
4.48 from 17 votes (17 ratings without comment)