Creamy Cilantro Sauce (Protein Packed)

Creamy Cilantro Sauce (Protein Packed)

Ritta Bennani

One of those sauces that makes “basic” food taste like you tried. I use this all the time, i actually need a break from it & switch to _________.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1/3 bunch cilantro
  • 1/2 red pepper
  • 1/2 yellow pepper
  • 1 medium garlic clove
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional, but the heat is worth it)
  • Blend → Chill → Drizzle.

 

Fast: 5 minutes, no cooking

Balanced: creamy, fresh, and not heavy

Meal-prep friendly: keeps well for quick lunches

Versatile: dressing, dip, drizzle, spread


How to make it (5 minutes)

  1. Chop the peppers into smaller pieces (helps your blender).
  2. Add everything to a blender or food processor.
  3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Taste and adjust:
  5. want it tangier → a little more mustard
  6. want it thinner → 1–2 tsp water at a time
  7. want it spicier → extra sriracha
  8. Chill 10–15 minutes if you can (flavor gets better).

Best ways to use it (aka: how people get obsessed)

  • Wraps: chicken wraps, salmon wraps, crispy tofu wraps
  • Bowls: rice bowls, salad bowls, burrito bowls
  • Tacos: shrimp, chicken, or veggie tacos
  • Dip: fries, veggies, chips, air-fried anything
  • Breakfast: eggs, breakfast burritos, avocado toast

If you’re here because you saw the video—this is the same “drizzle that makes it taste restaurant-y.”

Pro tips (tiny details that make it so good)

Garlic clove size matters: start with 1 medium—garlic gets stronger as it sits.

Cilantro stems are okay: they add extra flavor (just avoid the thickest ends).


Storage

  • Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for 3–5 days.
  • Stir before using (it settles a bit—normal).

Make it your way (easy swaps)

  • No mayo? Do all Greek yogurt (it’ll be more tangy/lean).
  • No cilantro? Try parsley + a squeeze of lemon (different vibe, still fresh).
  • Extra bright: add a squeeze of lemon or lime if you love zing.
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