Heart-Healthy Fresh Herb Dressing
Elevate your meals with our "Heart-Healthy Fresh Herb Dressing," a vibrant and nutritious blend brimming with natural flavors. Packed with fresh parsley, basil, cilantro, and oregano, this all-natural dressing is a symphony of earthy and bright herbal notes, complemented by zesty lemon juice and the smooth richness of extra virgin olive oil. Lightly sweetened with a touch of honey and balanced with a hint of garlic and seasoning, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, requiring no cooking—perfect for busy lifestyles. Ideal for salads, grain bowls, and even as a marinade for lean proteins, this homemade dressing offers a guilt-free way to enhance any dish. It's a wholesome, heart-healthy alternative to store-bought options, designed to nourish and delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh oregano leaves
- 1 Garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Rinse all the fresh herbs under cold water and gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Coarsely chop the parsley, basil, cilantro, and oregano leaves to make them easier to blend.
Peel the garlic clove and roughly chop it.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped parsley, basil, cilantro, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.
Add honey, salt, black pepper, and water to the mixture in the blender.
Blend all the ingredients until smooth and well combined, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure an even consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid for storage.
Allow the flavors to meld by refrigerating for at least 30 minutes before using. Shake well before each use.
Use the dressing to enhance your salads, grain bowls, or as a marinade for lean proteins. Enjoy its fresh, herbaceous flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.4 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1282 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 445 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 1689 mg | 36% | |
*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.
