Fresh and Easy Sauce Vierge Recipe
A bright, zesty French sauce made with tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. Perfect for fish, pasta, veggies, or as a dip.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish, Salad, Sauce
Cuisine French Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 157 kcal
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice juice of half a lemon
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley optional, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Chop the Tomatoes
Cut your tomatoes into small chunks. If using cherry tomatoes, cut them in half or quarters.
2️⃣ Mince the Garlic
Peel and finely chop one clove of garlic. You want it nice and tiny so it mixes well.
3️⃣ Chop the Herbs
Take fresh basil and parsley (if using), and slice them into small pieces.
4️⃣ Mix the Base
In a bowl, combine your chopped tomatoes, garlic, and herbs.
5️⃣ Add Lemon Juice
Squeeze in the lemon juice. This adds a nice tangy flavor!
6️⃣ Pour in the Olive Oil
Add the olive oil slowly while stirring the mixture. This brings everything together.
7️⃣ Season
Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste. Give it a gentle stir.
8️⃣ Rest the Sauce (Optional)
Let the sauce sit for 5–10 minutes so the flavors mix and become even better. 