Gringos Green Sauce Recipe
The Gringos Green Sauce Recipe is a creamy, tangy and slightly spicy sauce that adds amazing flavor to tacos, burritos, nachos, grilled chicken and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 roasted jalapeños seeded
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado for extra creaminess
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Fresh parsley
- Extra lime zest
Instructions
Roast The Jalapeños
- Roast the jalapeños in a dry skillet until lightly charred on all sides.
Cool The Peppers
- Allow the roasted jalapeños to cool for a few minutes before handling.
Prepare The Ingredients
- Wash the cilantro and peel the garlic cloves.
Add Creamy Ingredients
- Place the mayonnaise and sour cream into the blender.
Add Herbs
- Add the fresh cilantro and roasted jalapeños.
Add Seasonings
- Add garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, onion powder, salt and black pepper.
Blend Smooth
- Blend everything until the sauce becomes completely smooth and creamy.
Taste The Sauce
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.
Add Optional Ingredients
- Blend in avocado or hot sauce if you want extra richness or spice.
Chill The Sauce
- Transfer the sauce to a container and refrigerate for at least thirty minutes.
Stir Before Serving
- Mix the sauce well after chilling to keep the texture smooth.
Serve And Enjoy
- Drizzle over tacos, burritos, grilled meats, salads or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Use fresh cilantro for the brightest flavor.
- Roast the jalapeños for extra depth.
- Add avocado for a thicker sauce.
- Blend longer for a silky texture.
- Adjust the lime juice to taste.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.
- Refrigerate before serving for the best flavor.