Cilantro Lime Dip

This Cilantro Lime Dip is delicious served with tortilla chips and margaritas, or used as a flavorful topping on fish, chicken, or burgers.

This dip is completely addictive and perfect for parties or picnics...or just make a batch all for yourself!

Jump to:

• 💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe
• 🧂 Ingredients Needed
• 🔪 Instructions
• ❔ FAQs
• 💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
• 💡 Substitutions and Variations
• 🔊 What readers are saying...
• 🥫 Storage
• 🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
• ✔️ More Dip Recipes You'll Love
• 📋 Recipe Card
• 💬 Reviews and Comments

💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe

WARNING! This dip is completely addictive! I can't stop eating it. I rue the day I had the idea to make a dip perfect for serving with tortilla chips and margaritas. This recipe turned out better than I ever imagined it would be!

Not only is it amazing with tortilla chips, but just try putting it on a fish sandwich, baked chicken, or even a burger. YUM! This stuff adds incredible flavor to just about anything you can think of.

Today I added a couple of tablespoons to a big bowl of lettuce, tossed it around to coat all the leaves, and enjoyed a super-yummy salad. I might have to do that again tomorrow!

Psst...if you love the cilantro lime flavor combination, don't miss this recipe for Cilantro Lime Marinade Chicken. It's a fuss-free recipe that's sure to become a favorite for busy weeknights!

🧂 Ingredients Needed

• mayonnaise - provides a creamy base for this cilantro dipping sauce.
• sour cream - gives your dip a nice tangy finish.
• cilantro - contributes a distinctly fresh and somewhat citrusy flavor.
• lime juice - pairs well with the cilantro and gives the dip a nice acidic bite.
• salt - helps to bring out the other flavors.
• minced garlic - this additional optional ingredient adds an extra layer of garlicky flavor.

🔪 Instructions

1. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to a large bowl (as well as garlic, if using).
2. Stir until well combined and serve!

❔ FAQs

💭 Expert Tips and Tricks

• For a bit of extra pizzazz, top your dip with additional cilantro and another squeeze of lemon juice.
• You'll want to use fresh ingredients for best results with your cilantro dipping sauce, but if you're in a pinch you could use a lightly dried cilantro instead.
• If you like fresh lime juice, you'll need to squeeze 2 to 3 limes in order to achieve 4 to 5 tablespoons of juice.
• Microwave your limes for 20 to 30 seconds before squeezing to make juicing easier.

📌 This cilantro dipping sauce would be a perfect appetizer to serve at a Cinco de Mayo party, but actually I think this is going to become an all-around summer staple for us. Next time we head up to the lake house, we are bringing a big bowl of this dip to share with all our friends!

I can imagine relaxing with a Corona, munching some chips with this Cilantro Lime Dip, while hanging out on the boat in the bright, warm sunshine!

💡 Substitutions and Variations

• For an even more flavorful dip, add other spices and herbs like dill, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and more.
• Use low fat mayonnaise and sour cream for a slightly lighter and healthier version of this cilantro dipping sauce.

🥫 Storage

Leftover Cilantro Lime Dip can be kept in the fridge for up to a week. I don't recommend storing it in the freezer, as the texture will be altered when thawed.

🍴 What To Serve With This Dish

This cilantro dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment to any taco dinner! Pair it with Chipotle Shrimp and Asparagus Soft Tacos or use it as one of your fix-ins with Tortilla Bowls. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for these Easy Skillet Chicken Fajitas or as an appetizer or side dish with Baked Eggplant Fries.

📋 Recipe Card