Sauce Vierge

Sauce vierge is a French sauce with olive oil, lemon juice, tomatoes, and basil that goes well with seafood and can be served hot or cold.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 209 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 small tomatoes (such as Campari(R))
• 2 tablespoons pitted and vertically-sliced Kalamata olives
• 8 large basil leaves, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dice tomatoes, and place in a colander for about 5 minutes to drain.

Step 2

Transfer drained tomatoes to a bowl, and gently fold in shallots, garlic, parsley, tarragon, Kalamata olives, and basil.

Step 3

Pour olive oil and lemon juice over the vegetables, and stir until combined. Allow mixture to sit for about 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.