Low Fat Fresh Herb Sauce
Bursting with vibrant flavors, this Low Fat Fresh Herb Sauce is a healthy and versatile addition to any meal. Combining the freshness of parsley, cilantro, basil, and chives with the tanginess of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar, this creamy sauce gets its light texture from low-fat plain yogurt. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s perfect for drizzling over salads, grilled proteins, or roasted veggies. Packed with bright herbs and zesty notes, this guilt-free sauce is sure to elevate your dishes while keeping your meals fresh and nutritious. Plus, it’s a great make-ahead option, storing beautifully in the fridge for up to a week. Whether you’re looking for a healthy dipping sauce, salad dressing, or marinade, this low-fat fresh herb sauce has you covered!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil
- 0.25 cup Fresh chives
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Low-fat plain yogurt
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all fresh herbs thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
Pat herbs dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Remove the stems from the parsley and cilantro, and tear the basil leaves from their stems. For chives, simply chop them finely.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
In a food processor or blender, combine the parsley, cilantro, basil, chives, and minced garlic.
Pulse the mixture a few times until the herbs are finely chopped.
Add lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, low-fat yogurt, salt, and black pepper to the herb mixture in the food processor.
Blend the ingredients at medium speed until smooth and well combined. If necessary, scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure even blending.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or jar. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
151 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1330 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1152 mg | 25% | |
*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.
