Paleo Zesty Green Dipping Sauce

Brighten up your meals with this creamy, flavor-packed Paleo Zesty Green Dipping Sauce, a versatile companion for any dish. Bursting with fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, and basil, this vibrant sauce gets its rich, silky texture from half an avocado and a zesty kick from lime juice and jalapeño. Perfect for dipping veggies, drizzling over grilled meats, or dressing salads, this paleo-friendly, 10-minute recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally low-carb. With its bold, tangy flavor and beautiful green hue, this sauce is sure to elevate any meal into a healthy, gourmet experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 medium garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 small avocado
• 1 small jalapeño
• 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Gather all the ingredients and rinse the fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, and basil) under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

Step 2

Cut the jalapeño in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and membrane if desired (for less heat), and roughly chop it.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop them for easier blending.

Step 4

Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and discard the skin and pit.

Step 5

Add the cilantro, parsley, basil, garlic, fresh lime juice, olive oil, avocado, chopped jalapeño, sea salt, ground black pepper, and water into a high-speed blender or food processor.

Step 6

Blend the ingredients on high until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula as needed to ensure everything is evenly blended.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño for your preferred flavor.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to a bowl or an airtight container if not serving immediately. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Step 9

Serve as a dipping sauce for raw veggies, drizzle it over grilled meats or seafood, or use it as a salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(528.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	703.7

Total Fat 71.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1267.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 2.4g
Protein 7.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 322.2mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 1628.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.4%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 10.6%