Citric Acid Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is punchy, herbaceous, and deeply garlicky — the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Bright cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the backbone, blended smooth with fresh lime juice, a touch of apple cider vinegar, and a whisper of ground ginger that adds just enough warmth without overwhelming the herbs. The slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil pulls it all together into a glossy, pourable sauce that clings beautifully to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a simple piece of crusty bread. For anyone avoiding citric acid as an additive, this recipe is a genuinely satisfying find — the tang here comes entirely from fresh lime juice and a small measure of apple cider vinegar, with no processed acids or preservatives anywhere in the ingredient list. Store-bought green sauces and marinades are notorious for sneaking in citric acid as a stabilizer, so making your own from scratch is really the cleanest path. The whole thing comes together in a blender in just a few minutes, and it keeps in the fridge for up to four days, so you can make a batch and reach for it all week long.
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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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