Lemony Herb Olive Oil Sauce
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.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: around 1 cup 1x
- Category: sauces
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 1432
- Sugar: 33.1 g
- Sodium: 1272 mg
- Fat: 59.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 217.5 g
- Fiber: 13.2 g
- Protein: 35.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Find it online: https://crave-worthy.com/lemony-herb-olive-oil-sauce/