Mediterranean Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this vibrant and herbaceous Mediterranean Sauce, a flavorful blend of extra-virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and fresh herbs like parsley, basil, and oregano. This no-cook sauce is ready in just 10 minutes and delivers a perfectly balanced combination of tangy red wine vinegar, warm cumin, and smoky paprika. Ideal as a marinade, dressing, or drizzle, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or warm pita. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, it’s the ultimate versatile condiment to brighten up any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves, or use a garlic press for a smoother result.
Finely chop the fresh parsley, basil, and oregano. Ensure the herbs are evenly chopped to release their flavors.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice until emulsified.
Add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, basil, and oregano to the olive oil mixture.
Stir in the red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and paprika. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice depending on preference.
Let the sauce rest for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.7 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1196 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 260 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.
