Dairy Free Parsley & Garlic Herb Sauce
Bright, garlicky, and loaded with fresh herb flavor, this vibrant green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Flat-leaf parsley and raw garlic form the backbone, while fresh lemon juice and zest cut through the richness of the olive oil with just the right amount of zing. A pinch of turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden undertone that makes the sauce look as good as it tastes. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in minutes — no cooking, no fuss, just bold, clean flavors. Because the recipe relies entirely on fresh herbs, citrus, and good olive oil, it's naturally free of dairy without any swaps or substitutions required. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, grain bowls, or crusty bread, and it delivers every single time. Make a jar to keep in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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6 servings
- 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the parsley, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, turmeric, and basil (if using) to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the herbs are finely chopped and the garlic is broken down, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed.
- 2
With the processor running, pour the olive oil through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream until the sauce comes together into a coarse, spoonable paste — it should hold its shape on a spoon but not be completely smooth.
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