Zesty Green Dipping Sauce
Elevate your snacking or meal experience with this vibrant Zesty Green Dipping Sauce, a flavor-packed blend of fresh herbs and bright citrus. Bursting with cilantro, parsley, and mint, this creamy dip gets its zing from tangy lime juice and a subtle kick of jalapeño. Greek yogurt lends a silky texture while balancing the bold flavors, and a drizzle of olive oil makes it irresistibly smooth. Perfect as a dip for veggies, a spread for wraps, or a topping for grilled proteins, this quick 10-minute recipe delivers freshness with every spoonful. Whether you’re entertaining or looking to enhance a casual meal, this herbaceous and zesty sauce is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 Jalapeño pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Start by preparing the herbs. Rinse the cilantro, parsley, and mint leaves thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt. Shake off the excess water or pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Peel the garlic cloves and set aside.
Slice the jalapeño pepper in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove the seeds and ribs if you prefer a milder sauce. Chop the jalapeño into smaller pieces for easier blending.
In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro leaves, parsley leaves, mint leaves, garlic cloves, chopped jalapeño, lime juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, salt, and black pepper.
Begin blending the mixture. With the processor running, gradually add the water to achieve your desired consistency. Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processor to ensure everything is well mixed.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice for acidity.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes if you prefer it chilled, or serve immediately as a fresh dip.
Enjoy this zesty green dipping sauce with your favorite dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
696 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.4 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1328 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 611 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1905 mg | 41% | |
*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.
