Honey Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is everything you want in a finishing condiment — herby, garlicky, and punchy with fresh lime and a whisper of ginger. The combination of cilantro and flat-leaf parsley creates a layered, complex flavor that feels far more sophisticated than the short ingredient list suggests. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to keep things lively without tipping into sharp territory. Many store-bought sauces and marinades sneak in sweeteners, so making this from scratch means you stay in full control of every ingredient. The whole thing comes together in a blender in under five minutes, streaming in good olive oil until the sauce turns silky, pourable, and that gorgeous deep green. It's endlessly versatile — spoon it over grilled chicken or fish, toss it with roasted vegetables, or use it as a bold dipping sauce for crusty bread. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching 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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