Description
A fresh, zesty herb sauce made with lemon juice, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and olive oil—balanced with a hint of maple syrup. Perfect as a marinade, drizzle, or dip for grilled meats, vegetables, and more. Ready in minutes, no blender needed.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
- 4 small garlic cloves (or 2 large), grated or minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the salt dissolves.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: sauces
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean