Mediterranean Diet Friendly Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is everything you want in a condiment — bright, herbaceous, garlicky, and just a little tangy from fresh lime juice and a splash of apple cider vinegar. A generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together, giving it that silky, pourable consistency that clings beautifully to whatever you drizzle it over. The combination of cilantro and flat-leaf parsley keeps the flavor lively without being one-note, while a hint of ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little unexpected. This style of eating leans heavily on fresh produce, quality olive oil, and bold aromatics — and this sauce checks every one of those boxes without a single processed ingredient in sight. It comes together in under a minute of blending, which means you can have a restaurant-worthy finishing sauce ready before the rest of dinner is even plated. Spoon it over grilled fish, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or crusty bread and watch it disappear fast. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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