Copycat Taco Bell Lime Sauce

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This copycat Taco Bell lime sauce blends lime juice and fresh cilantro with a creamy base, perfect for enhancing various dishes quickly.

serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

4 reviews

ingredients

5 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped

directions

Combine the lime juice and cilantro in a food processor or blender. Process until the cilantro is very finely chopped.

Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, and garlic. Process until smooth.

Use immediately or store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

nutrition data

36 calories, 4 grams fat, 1 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams protein per tablespoon. This recipe is low in sodium. This recipe is low in carbs.

reviews & comments

Guest REVIEW:
September 19, 2016

I used half a clove of garlic with no vinegar, and it turned out great. The milk seems unnecesary, and made the sauce too thin. I will be trying variations of this, adding jalapenos or habaneros.
Random Commenter REVIEW:
May 17, 2014

Pretty good! I'd suggest adding a chopped jalapeno or serrano chile, but watch out as they are hot. It did turn out a little runny, so I'd also suggest holding off on the milk, and adding just a little bit as needed when you blend it.
the3dguy REVIEW:
September 16, 2008

I also thought this recipe tasted nothing like the taco bell recipe for lime sauce, which me and my dad both love. To me it tastes like there is way too much cilantro. Next time I make it I will only add 1/2 as much at most. All in all though its not a bad sauce, its just not the same taste as the lime sauce and not as good either. If someone else tries it with less cilantro and its good, let me know.
Guest Foodie REVIEW:
June 15, 2006

I love taco bell's lime sauce and when I tried this recipe, I was truly disappointed. It tasted nothing like it.

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