Dairy-Free Fresh and Zesty Green Sauce
Brighten up your meals with this Dairy-Free Fresh and Zesty Green Sauce, a vibrant and versatile condiment packed with bold, herbaceous flavors. Made with fresh cilantro, parsley, and basil, this easy-to-make sauce brings a zippy kick from lime juice and jalapeño, balanced by a touch of maple syrup for subtle sweetness. Entirely dairy-free and ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect as a salad dressing, a dip for veggies, or a sauce for grilled meats and roasted vegetables. With its smooth, tangy, and slightly spicy profile, this green sauce is a healthy, flavor-packed addition to any dish. Vegan, gluten-free, and incredibly delicious—your kitchen staples just got an upgrade!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 Jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Directions
Step 1
Place the fresh cilantro, parsley, and basil leaves into a food processor.
Step 2
Add the garlic cloves and the diced jalapeño pepper to the processor.
Step 3
Pour in the lime juice, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar.
Step 4
Add the maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
Step 5
Begin processing the ingredients on a low setting, gradually increasing the speed to blend them well.
Step 6
Pour in the water slowly, and continue blending until the sauce reaches a smooth consistency.
Step 7
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice as needed.
Step 8
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Step 9
Serve as a dressing for salads, a sauce for grilled vegetables, or as a dip.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (620.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 647.8 |
| Total Fat 60.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1325.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.2g | |
| Protein 9.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 495.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2218.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories