Mustard 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 lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of turmeric add a citrusy lift and a subtle warmth that keeps things interesting. The slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil through the food processor brings it all together into a coarse, spoonable paste with real body and richness. For anyone navigating condiment labels at the store, bottled herb sauces and dressings are notorious for sneaking in mustard or mustard derivatives as an emulsifier or flavor booster — making a homemade version like this one genuinely worth the five minutes it takes. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can spoon it generously without second-guessing the label. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or a simple grain bowl, and it instantly feels like a restaurant-level finishing touch. Optional fresh basil adds a slightly sweeter note if you have it on hand, but the sauce is completely satisfying without it.
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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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