Paleo Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is a punchy, herbaceous blend of fresh cilantro, parsley, garlic, and bright lime that comes together in minutes with just a blender and a handful of whole, clean ingredients. The combination of citrus juice, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of ground ginger gives it a layered tang that goes way beyond a basic herb sauce. Every ingredient here is naturally grain-free, legume-free, and unprocessed, so it fits seamlessly into a paleo approach without any swaps or workarounds. Drizzle it over grilled chicken or steak, spoon it onto roasted vegetables, or use it as a bold dipping sauce — it earns its place at the table every single time. The slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil during blending is what gives it that silky, pourable texture that clings beautifully to whatever you put it on. 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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