Dairy-Free Fresh and Zesty Green Sauce
Elevate your meals with this Dairy-Free Fresh and Zesty Green Sauce—a vibrant, herb-packed recipe that’s perfect for dressing, dipping, or drizzling. Featuring a fragrant trio of fresh cilantro, parsley, and basil, this sauce is blended with zesty lime juice, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a touch of maple syrup for balanced sweetness. A hint of jalapeño adds a gentle kick, while olive oil and water create its silky smooth texture. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with salads, grilled veggies, or your favorite protein dishes. Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, it’s a flavorful, wholesome addition to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 Jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Place the fresh cilantro, parsley, and basil leaves into a food processor.
Add the garlic cloves and the diced jalapeño pepper to the processor.
Pour in the lime juice, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar.
Add the maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
Begin processing the ingredients on a low setting, gradually increasing the speed to blend them well.
Pour in the water slowly, and continue blending until the sauce reaches a smooth consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice as needed.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Serve as a dressing for salads, a sauce for grilled vegetables, or as a dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.2 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1325 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 495 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 2218 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
