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Cilantro Lime Salsa

You'll use this tangy and versatile salsa on everything!
Course Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 125kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and lightly smashed
  • 1 jalapeño pepper stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh squeezed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place cilantro, garlic, jalapeño and extra virgin olive oil in a mini food processor or blender.
  • Blend or process until smooth.
  • Stir in lime juice and add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

You can leave the seeds in if you want it hotter! 
This is so versatile!  Use it on:
tacos, quesadillas, burritos, beans, soups, grilled meats or veggies, fish, sandwiches, stirred into yogurt or sour cream for a dip! 

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg