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Lemon herb sauce in a glass bowl with an antique silver spoon.
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5 from 4 votes

Lemon Herb Sauce Recipe

This lemon herb sauce is easy to make, loaded with flavor, and perfect for entertaining. The bright, tangy flavor of lemon complements the fresh herbs nicely in this simple sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 114.1kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • the juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, the juice of 1 lemon, 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons capers, 1 clove of garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to a food processor or blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Enjoy this sauce right away or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Notes

  • This sauce is delicious drizzled on grilled or roasted vegetables, rice, potatoes, or any type of protein you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 114.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.6g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 12.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.8g | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 82.1mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1006.3IU | Vitamin C: 14.8mg | Calcium: 25.7mg | Iron: 0.9mg