Heart-Healthy Fresh Herb Dressing
Elevate your meals with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Fresh Herb Dressing—a quick and easy recipe bursting with fresh, garden-picked flavor. A medley of parsley, basil, cilantro, and oregano comes together with zesty lemon juice, heart-friendly extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of honey for natural sweetness. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, this smooth and creamy dressing is as versatile as it is delicious. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an ideal addition to salads, grain bowls, or as a flavorful marinade for lean proteins. Packed with antioxidants and healthy fats, this dressing is a wholesome way to add a fresh, herbaceous touch to any dish while promoting heart health.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh oregano leaves
- 1 Garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Directions
Step 1
Rinse all the fresh herbs under cold water and gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Step 2
Coarsely chop the parsley, basil, cilantro, and oregano leaves to make them easier to blend.
Step 3
Peel the garlic clove and roughly chop it.
Step 4
In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped parsley, basil, cilantro, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.
Step 5
Add honey, salt, black pepper, and water to the mixture in the blender.
Step 6
Blend all the ingredients until smooth and well combined, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure an even consistency.
Step 7
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
Step 8
Transfer the dressing to a jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid for storage.
Step 9
Allow the flavors to meld by refrigerating for at least 30 minutes before using. Shake well before each use.
Step 10
Use the dressing to enhance your salads, grain bowls, or as a marinade for lean proteins. Enjoy its fresh, herbaceous flavor!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (369.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 591.0 |
| Total Fat 58.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1282.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.1g | |
| Protein 6.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 444.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1688.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories