Vegan Zesty Green Dipping Sauce

Elevate your plant-based dips with this vibrant and creamy Vegan Zesty Green Dipping Sauce! Bursting with fresh cilantro, parsley, and zippy lime juice, this versatile sauce delivers bold, herbaceous flavors with a hint of heat from jalapeño (customizable to your spice preference). Avocado and olive oil create a luscious, velvety texture, while nutritional yeast adds a delightful umami depth. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect as a dip for veggies, a drizzle over grain bowls, or a zesty spread for wraps and sandwiches. This easy, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipe is a go-to for any occasion and keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to three days.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup (packed) Fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup (packed) Fresh parsley leaves
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat)
• 1 cup Olive oil
• 1 medium (peeled and pitted) Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Rinse and dry the cilantro and parsley leaves thoroughly. Remove any tough stems.

Step 2

2. Cut the jalapeño in half and remove the seeds for less heat, if desired.

Step 3

3. Place the cilantro, parsley, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, avocado, nutritional yeast, water, salt, and black pepper into a blender or food processor.

Step 4

4. Pulse the mixture a few times to break down the larger pieces.

Step 5

5. With the blender or food processor running on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

6. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lime juice for tanginess, salt for flavor, or water to thin the sauce if needed.

Step 7

7. Transfer the dipping sauce to a serving bowl or jar. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(872.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2402.9

Total Fat 250.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1346.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 4.7g
Protein 17.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 499.0mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 2965.3mg	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: 91.4%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 5.8%