Mediterranean Diet Friendly Persillade
This bright, herbaceous condiment is one of those simple preparations that punches way above its weight. Fresh flat-leaf parsley and garlic are hand-minced together until the garlic nearly melts into a paste, then brought together with extra-virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice for something that tastes alive and vibrant. The whole thing comes together on a cutting board and in a single bowl — no cooking required, no special equipment, just good knife work and quality ingredients. Olive oil, fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon are the backbone of Mediterranean cooking, so this condiment fits that philosophy as naturally as anything could. Spoon it over grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or a simple piece of chicken and the whole plate transforms. The optional lemon zest is worth adding if you have it — it deepens the citrus note and makes the parsley pop even more. Keep a small jar of this in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, tightly packed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt, or to taste
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pile the parsley leaves on a cutting board and mince them finely with a chef's knife, rocking the blade back and forth until no large pieces remain and the parsley is uniformly fine.
- 2
Mince the garlic cloves as finely as possible, then use the flat of the blade to smear the minced garlic against the board 2–3 times until it forms a near-paste.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!