Paraben Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is punchy, fresh, and ridiculously versatile — the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over everything from grilled chicken to roasted vegetables to a simple bowl of rice. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the herbaceous backbone, while fresh lime juice, lime zest, and a touch of apple cider vinegar give it that bright, citrusy lift that makes your taste buds sit up and pay attention. A small amount of ground ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting without overwhelming the green, garden-fresh flavor. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which matters when you're being careful about synthetic additives and preservatives that sneak into so many store-bought condiments and sauces. The blender does most of the work — a few pulses, a slow stream of good olive oil, and you're done in under five minutes. It keeps in the fridge for up to four days, so you can make a jar at the start of the week and reach for it whenever a meal needs a little something extra. Simple, clean, and genuinely delicious.
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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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