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Cilantro Lime Aioli

★★★★★ 5 /5 Updated: 10/3/21
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This Cilantro Lime Aioli is a creamy, lime-infused, dairy-free sauce that will transform any Tex Mex dish, especially tacos!

cilantro lime aioli in a bowl

The key to creating restaurant-quality food is often in the sauces. This easy-to-make aioli, which is simply a flavored mayonnaise, adds cool creaminess, a hint of lime, and complexity from the garlic and cilantro to all kinds of dishes.

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Why Make Homemade Aioli?

One of the biggest challenges when trying to eat a real foods/whole foods diet is condiments! Most store-bought condiments are jam-packed with additives, preservatives, high-fructose corn syrup, and many other mystery ingredients. When time allows, you’ll find that making your own condiments like BBQ sauce, salad dressings, and pesto is not only healthier, but they are must tastier too! This proved to be especially true with our aioli.

We did take a short-cut by using this real mayonnaise in this recipe, so look for the one with the fewest ingredients or buy one in the health food section.

What Is Cilantro Lime Aioli Made of?

The name “aioli” literally means “garlic and oil” and originally comes from the Mediterranean coasts of Spain, France, and Italy. More recent versions of this French-Provençal sauce resemble a garlic mayonnaise, incorporating egg yolks and lemon juice.

After tinkering with various ways to make homemade aioli, we decided making aioli from scratch is HARD to get right. (Truth be told, we had several flops before a success.) That’s why we decided to take a short-cut and use the following basic ingredients, including pre-made real mayo.

Here is what you’ll need to make our unique version of Cilantro Lime Aioli:

  • Real mayonnaise – I like Primal Kitchen Mayo with Avocado Oil.
  • Avocado – We loved the color, richness, and nutrition this ingredient adds!
  • Garlic cloves
  • Fresh lime juice and zest
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Kosher salt
  • Ground black pepper 

How to Make Cilantro Lime Aioli

You’ll be surprised at how easy homemade avocado aioli actually is to make. Simply use a food processor to combine all of the ingredients listed below in the recipe.

ingredients for cilantro lime aioli in a food processor

How Do I Store Homemade Aioli?

Seal and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavor is better after it sits for 24 hours. Because of its mayonnaise base, we don’t recommend freezing it.

What Should I Use Cilantro Lime Aioli On or With?

  • Our Carnitas for sure!
  • Southwest Chicken and Bacon Wraps
  • Fish Tacos
  • A dip for chips or raw veggie sticks

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★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews

Quick Cilantro Lime Aioli

A simple, creamy, dairy-free sauce that will transform a dish, especially tacos!

Yield: About 3/4 cup 1x
Prep: 5 minutesTotal: 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 large ripe Hass avocado
  • 1/3 cup real mayonnaise (I like Primal Kitchen Mayo with Avocado Oil)
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, or more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
  • Optional: 1-3 drops hot sauce

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Instructions

Blend all the ingredients until creamy in a small food processor or blender. Taste and add more seasoning, if desired. Seal and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Flavor is better after it sits for 24 hours.

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!

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  1. AvatarAnne says

    Posted on 2/3/23 at 12:46 pm

    Such a fantastic sauce. We make this, the pork carnitas, and the pickled red onions all the time!

    ★★★★★

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    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 2/5/23 at 8:20 am

      Thanks Anne. The carnitas are a fan favorite for sure. Glad you make the pickled red onions too!

      Reply
  2. AvatarH Lars says

    Posted on 8/8/22 at 1:48 pm

    Love this!! I’ll be using this for fish tacos and I’m sure many other things!!
    I did and a little bit more avocado than what the recipe called for.

    ★★★★★

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    • Polly ConnerPolly Conner says

      Posted on 8/8/22 at 2:51 pm

      A little more avocado never hurt anyone. 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

      Reply
  3. AvatarJulie says

    Posted on 5/31/22 at 6:51 pm

    Perfect blend of creamy and tangy!

    ★★★★★

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    • Polly ConnerPolly Conner says

      Posted on 6/1/22 at 5:08 am

      Great! Glad you liked it.

      Reply
  4. AvatarHeidi says

    Posted on 12/31/21 at 10:07 am

    Absolutely delicious! I made it with mayonnaise. Next time I try with sour cream, then with Yogurt. Very delicious thanks!

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 1/1/22 at 2:24 pm

      So glad to hear that!

      Reply
  5. AvatarErin says

    Posted on 10/2/21 at 7:18 pm

    This was excellent! I served it with the Killer Carnitas from the 1 Hour Freezer Prep Session 11. I highly recommend!

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 10/3/21 at 8:38 am

      Yay! Glad you tried it and liked it! Last time I made the Killer Carnitas I also added our Quick Picked Red Onions, which added some crunch, a little sweetness, and a little acidity. Thanks for leaving a review.

      Reply

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