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Nordic Summer Herb Sauce

A lively olive oil-based sauce with parsley, dill, capers, toasted garlic and lemon zest.  The perfect way to perk up easy summer meals!
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Course: sauce
Cuisine: Nordic, Scandinavian
Keyword: caper sauce, creamy dill sauce, herb sauce recipe, salsa verde recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings (½ cup)
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Kristi

Ingredients

  • 1 clove of garlic unpeeled
  • Zest of ½ of lemon
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
  • cup finely chopped Italian parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon capers finely chopped
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small skillet or saucepan, place unpeeled garlic clove and toast over medium low until the garlic softens and the peel becomes spotty brown, about 8 minutes.  Set aside to cool. Once garlic is cool enough to handle, remove peel and mince.
  • Combine all ingredients except salt and pepper in a small bowl.  Season with salt and pepper to taste. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg