Carrageenan Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is everything a great condiment should be — bold, herby, tangy, and alive with citrus. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the fresh backbone, while garlic, lime juice, and a touch of apple cider vinegar give it that punchy, layered brightness that makes you want to drizzle it on absolutely everything. A whisper of ground ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting without stealing the show. Many store-bought sauces and dressings rely on thickeners and stabilizers that can be tricky to avoid, but this one comes together with nothing but whole, clean ingredients you can see and name. The olive oil gets streamed in slowly while the blender runs, creating a naturally smooth and pourable texture — no additives needed to hold it together. It's a genuinely satisfying process that takes only minutes from start to finish. Spoon it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, fish tacos, or grain bowls, and it instantly elevates whatever it touches. Made fresh and refrigerated, it keeps beautifully for up to four days, so a single batch can carry you through the whole week.
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6 servings
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cilantro, parsley, garlic, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, ground ginger, and lime zest (if using) in a blender or food processor. Pulse 6–8 times until the herbs and garlic are roughly chopped and the mixture begins to come together.
- 2
With the machine running on low, stream in the olive oil in a slow, steady pour until the sauce is smooth and bright green with a slightly loose, pourable consistency — about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides once if needed.
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