Bright, peppery watercress meets fresh lemon in this vibrant blended sauce that comes together in just a few minutes with nothing more than a blender. The watercress gives it a bold, slightly bitter edge that gets beautifully balanced by the citrus and a smooth pour of extra virgin olive oil. Garlic adds a little backbone, and the optional parsley nudges the color into an almost electric green that looks stunning drizzled over grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or a simple grain bowl. Because every ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food, there's no need to scan labels for hidden grain-based fillers or thickeners — it's naturally free of anything you're trying to avoid. The emulsification step, streaming in the olive oil while the blender runs, gives the sauce a silky, cohesive texture that feels far more restaurant-worthy than the effort involved. Adjust the lemon and salt at the end to make it exactly as bright and punchy as you like.
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Combine the watercress, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, water, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Add the parsley, if using.
Blend on high speed for 30 seconds, until the greens are fully broken down and the mixture is a uniform, bright green purée.
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