Name: Healthy Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Greek yogurt (preferably whole milk); 1 jalapeno (stem and seeds removed); 1/4 cup fresh dill (stems removed); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (stems removed); 1 clove garlic (minced or crushed); 1 lime (juiced); 1/4 tsp sea salt

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A yogurt-based sauce with fresh cilantro and dill, and a spicy kick from fresh jalapeno! This homemade Creamy Jalapeno Sauce is a go-to condiment that spices up any dish.

creamy green jalapeno sauce topped with fresh herbs in a container on a counter

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YOU GUYS. This is my new all time favorite dressing/sauce/condiment. I’ve used it on salads, as a topping for my Southwest Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps, as a dip for veggies…and I’m only just getting started.

Not only is this sauce delicious, but it also includes a veggie. Wait…a veggie-based dressing for veggies? Who would’ve thunk it?! Sign. me. up. (and hopefully sign up all of you too!)

Ingredients

This recipe is made from super fresh and simple ingredients. Here’s what I threw in there:

Whole milk Greek yogurt
Jalapeno
Fresh cilantro
Fresh dill
Garlic
Lime juice
Sea salt

Basically I combined all of my favorite seasonings into one!! The end result is a drool-worthy condiment that definitely deserves a spot in your fridge.

a blended green dressing in a blender on a counter

How to Make Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

Gather your ingredients, and make sure to remove the seeds from the jalapeno (unless you want it SUPER spicy)!

Next, put the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth! Taste the sauce, adjust seasonings as needed, and enjoy. It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Ways to Use Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

This recipe is incredibly versatile. Here are several ways you can use it:

Drizzled on top of tacos or burrito bowls
As a dip for veggies
Spooned on top of eggs
As a salad dressing
Rubbed onto corn on the cob
As a marinade for chicken

green jalapeno sauce with herbs on top in a container on a counter

For some other yummy condiments, check out the Honey Jalapeno Lime Dressing, Strawberry Tahini Dressing, Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce, and Radish Green Pesto.

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