Green Herb Sauce Recipe | Anti-Inflammatory Herb Sauce
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This vibrant Green Herb Sauce is a simple, flavour packed recipe that brings fresh herbs, healthy fats, and bright citrus together in just a few minutes. Made with parsley, cilantro, olive oil, lemon, and Dijon mustard, it is an easy way to add colour, flavour, and nourishment to everyday meals.
Whether you’re drizzling it over roasted vegetables, spooning it onto grilled fish or chicken, serving it with tofu, or using it as a fresh finishing sauce, this versatile recipe fits beautifully into a balanced, anti inflammatory lifestyle.
Simple recipes made with wholesome ingredients can make healthy eating both delicious and approachable.
Ingredients for Green Herb Sauce
This fresh herb sauce comes together in just minutes using simple pantry staples and fresh herbs.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh parsley, packed
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1½ tbsp Dijon mustard
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
This homemade green herb sauce is naturally dairy free, full of fresh herbs, and makes an excellent topping for vegetables, proteins, grain bowls, and salads.
How to Make Green Herb Sauce
Add the parsley, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to a high speed blender or food processor.
Blend until completely smooth and vibrant green.
Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
Serve immediately over roasted vegetables, grilled fish, chicken, meat, tofu, grain bowls, or fresh salads.
Enjoy!
Storage Tips
Store the green herb sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
If the sauce separates slightly after refrigeration, simply stir before serving.
For the freshest flavour, enjoy within the first few days after preparing.
Why This Green Herb Sauce Supports Wellness
Fresh parsley and cilantro provide naturally occurring antioxidants along with important vitamins that contribute to overall health.
Extra virgin olive oil is rich in heart healthy monounsaturated fats and polyphenols, making it an important part of many anti inflammatory eating patterns.
Lemon adds fresh flavour while providing vitamin C, allowing the herbs to shine without relying on excess salt or processed ingredients.
Simple homemade sauces like this are an easy way to add more vegetables, herbs, and healthy fats to everyday meals while reducing the need for highly processed condiments.
For more guidance on eating well and making sustainable lifestyle choices, explore our Lifestyle & Wellness resources designed to support people learning to live well with lupus.
How to Use This Green Herb Sauce
This versatile sauce pairs well with many meals.
Try it:
- Drizzled over roasted vegetables
- Served with grilled salmon or white fish
- Spooned over grilled chicken or steak
- Tossed with roasted potatoes
- Mixed into grain bowls or quinoa salads
- Served alongside grilled tofu or tempeh
- Used as a fresh dressing for pasta salad
- Spread onto sandwiches or wraps instead of mayonnaise
The recipes used by Lupus Canada have been reviewed and approved by a Registered Holistic Nutritionist.
About With Love From Jamey
With Love From Jamey is a food and wellness platform created by digital creator and recipe developer Jamey Kay. Her nourishing, whole food recipes are rooted in simplicity, compassion, and everyday wellness, and are shared monthly as part of the Lupus Canada Recipe Corner.
