Mediterranean Diet Lemon Garlic Sauce
Transform your dishes with the vibrant and zesty Mediterranean Diet Lemon Garlic Sauce—a healthy and flavor-packed condiment that pairs effortlessly with seafood, roasted vegetables, salads, and more. Crafted in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe combines the boldness of fresh garlic and parsley with the tangy brightness of lemon juice and zest, all married together in rich, heart-healthy extra-virgin olive oil. Seasoned simply with salt and black pepper, this versatile sauce is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors, perfect for dipping, drizzling, or marinating. Make this easy, fresh sauce a staple in your kitchen and enjoy its irresistible taste while staying true to healthy eating principles!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 1 medium Zest of lemon
- 3 large cloves Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Finely chop the fresh parsley leaves. Discard the thick stems.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
Add the lemon zest to the olive oil and lemon juice mixture.
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped parsley.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, then mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Allow the sauce to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1102 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.5 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1196 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 282 mg | 6% | |
*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.
