Fresh Herb Sauce for Grilled Meat Chicken Seafood or Veggies
Brighten up your dishes with this vibrant and versatile Fresh Herb Sauce, perfect for grilled meat, chicken, seafood, or veggies! Packed with the fresh, zesty flavors of parsley, cilantro (or basil), and mint, this quick 10-minute sauce gets a bold kick from garlic, red chili flakes, and tangy lemon juice. Blended to perfection with olive oil and red wine vinegar, it delivers a smooth yet slightly textured finish that enhances the smoky char of your grilled favorites. Whether you're drizzling it over juicy steaks, spooning it onto roasted vegetables, or serving it as a dipping sauce for seafood, this herbaceous condiment takes any meal to the next level. Plus, it's easy to make ahead and store—making it your go-to recipe for adding a fresh and flavorful flair to any spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (loosely packed) Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup (loosely packed) Fresh cilantro or basil
- 0.25 cup (loosely packed) Fresh mint
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and thoroughly dry all fresh herbs to remove any dirt or moisture.
Roughly chop the parsley, cilantro (or basil), and mint to make it easier to blend.
Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.
In a food processor or blender, combine the parsley, cilantro (or basil), mint, garlic, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar.
Pulse the mixture a few times to break up the herbs and garlic.
While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to create a smooth and cohesive sauce.
Once blended, stop the processor and scrape down the sides as needed. Blend again until the sauce is smooth but slightly textured.
Add the red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Pulse the mixture briefly to incorporate the seasonings.
Taste the sauce and adjust the flavors, adding more salt, lemon juice, or chili flakes if desired.
Transfer the fresh herb sauce to a serving bowl or airtight container. Use immediately as a drizzle or dip for grilled meat, chicken, seafood, or veggies, or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.4 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1275 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1216 mg | 26% | |
*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.
