Cava Fire Roasted Corn's Creamy Chili-Lime Sauce Recipe
Cava Fire Roasted Corn's Creamy Chili-Lime Sauce is creamy, tangy, smoky and slightly spicy. This sauce brings fresh flavor to simple grilled or roasted corn. It uses easy ingredients you may already have at home.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Prepare the Lime
- Wash the lime well before using it. Grate a small amount of zest from the outer skin. Then cut the lime and squeeze fresh juice into a small bowl.
Combine the Creamy Ingredients
- Add mayonnaise and sour cream to a mixing bowl. Stir them together with a whisk until the mixture becomes smooth. Make sure there are no large lumps remaining.
Add the Lime
- Pour fresh lime juice into the creamy mixture. Add the lime zest as well. Stir gently until the citrus flavor spreads evenly throughout the sauce.
Add the Seasonings
- Sprinkle chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper into the bowl. Mix everything thoroughly until the sauce looks smooth and evenly seasoned.
Add Feta and Cilantro
- Add crumbled feta and finely chopped cilantro to the sauce. Stir gently to keep some feta pieces visible. They add a pleasant salty bite and fresh herbal flavor.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste a small amount of the finished sauce. Add more lime juice for extra tang or chili powder for more heat. Keep adjustments small to maintain a balanced flavor.
Chill the Sauce
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for about 15 to 20 minutes. Chilling allows the flavors to blend beautifully and creates a refreshing texture.
Serve the Sauce
- Spoon the creamy chili-lime sauce over grilled or roasted corn. Spread it gently across the warm kernels. Finish with extra cilantro, feta and fresh lime if desired.
Notes
- Always use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Use full-fat mayonnaise for a richer sauce.
- Choose sour cream with a smooth texture.
- Add chili powder gradually when adjusting heat.
- Use smoked paprika for extra smoky flavor.
- Add cayenne pepper for stronger heat.
- Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add extra lime zest for more citrus flavor.
- Use cotija cheese instead of feta.
- Let the sauce rest before serving for better flavor.