Description
This vibrant 5 Minute Herb Avocado Green Sauce is a creamy and refreshing blend of fresh herbs, ripe avocado, and zesty lime juice, perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a zesty dip. It combines the freshness of cilantro, parsley, and chives with the richness of avocado and the light tanginess of white wine vinegar and lime juice, making it a versatile and healthy condiment that can be whipped up in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Herbs
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (stems and leaves)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (stems and leaves)
- 1/2 cup fresh chives
Main Ingredients
- 1 large avocado, pitted
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or almond milk (toasted coconut almond milk recommended)
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add fresh cilantro, parsley, chives, pitted avocado, white wine vinegar, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, coconut or almond milk, coarse salt, and ground black pepper into a food processor.
- Blend Until Smooth: Pulse the mixture in the food processor until the sauce reaches a smooth, creamy consistency, ensuring all herbs and avocado are evenly incorporated.
- Adjust Seasoning and Chill: Taste the sauce and add more salt or pepper if needed. Transfer the sauce to a container and chill it in the refrigerator until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use toasted coconut almond milk for a subtle nutty flavor; alternatively, regular coconut or almond milk works well.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice for more or less acidity according to taste.
- This sauce pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, roasted vegetables, or as a dip for fresh bread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a thinner consistency, add a little more coconut or almond milk while blending.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Avocado sauce, green sauce, herb sauce, quick sauce, vegan sauce, healthy condiment, cilantro sauce, parsley sauce, lime avocado dressing