Mustard Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is everything you want in a finishing drizzle — bright, garlicky, herby, and alive with citrus. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the leafy backbone, while fresh lime juice, a touch of apple cider vinegar, and a whisper of ground ginger give it a layered tang that keeps you coming back for another taste. A slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil pulled in by the blender brings it all together into a silky, pourable consistency that clings beautifully to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, fish tacos, or even a simple bowl of rice. Bottled green sauces and condiments are notorious for sneaking in mustard or mustard-derived ingredients, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the safest and most satisfying route. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can spoon it on generously without second-guessing the label. The whole thing comes together in under five minutes with a blender and a handful of fresh herbs, making it one of the most effortless flavor upgrades in your kitchen arsenal. Store any leftovers in a jar in the fridge and you've got a ready-to-go sauce that makes the whole week taste better.
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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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