Fresh and Zesty Green Sauce
Elevate your dishes with the vibrant and versatile "Fresh and Zesty Green Sauce"! This herb-packed recipe combines the bold flavors of cilantro, parsley, basil, and mint with a creamy touch of avocado and a zippy kick from fresh lime juice and jalapeño pepper. Balanced with a hint of apple cider vinegar and rich olive oil, this no-cook sauce is ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, roasted veggies, tacos, or even as a dip. Fresh, tangy, and slightly spicy, it’s a gluten-free, dairy-free, and utterly delicious way to brighten up any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 whole jalapeño pepper, seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium avocado, peeled and pitted
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the cilantro, parsley, basil, and mint. Pulse until the herbs are finely chopped.
Add the garlic cloves and jalapeño pepper to the processor and pulse until mixed thoroughly with the herbs.
Squeeze the lime juice into the mixture, then add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is well incorporated and smooth.
Add the avocado pieces to the processor and blend until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can add a bit more olive oil or a splash of water.
Transfer the green sauce to a bowl or jar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.9 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1019 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 592 mg | 13% | |
*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.
