Nut-Free Zesty Green Dipping Sauce
Brighten up your appetizers with this Nut-Free Zesty Green Dipping Sauce, a vibrant and creamy blend of fresh herbs, zesty citrus, and tangy Greek yogurt. Completely nut-free and easily adaptable for dairy-free diets, this quick sauce comes together in just 10 minutes with ingredients like parsley, cilantro, basil, and garlic, enhanced by a splash of lemon and lime juice for a refreshing zing. Perfectly smooth and customizable in texture, you can serve it alongside crunchy veggies, crispy bread, grilled meats, or even as a salad dressing. Bursting with flavor and minimal prep, it’s sure to become your go-to condiment for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (or a dairy-free yogurt alternative, if desired)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional: to adjust consistency)
Instructions
1. In a food processor or blender, combine the parsley, cilantro, basil, and minced garlic. Pulse a few times to roughly chop the herbs.
2. Add the lemon juice, lime juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative), salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
3. If the sauce is too thick for your liking, add water one tablespoon at a time and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding a bit more salt, pepper, or citrus juice to suit your palate.
5. Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.9 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1387 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 897 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 2801 mg | 60% | |
*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.
