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Zesty Herb Parmesan Sauce

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By Tiffany
Modified: Mar 22, 2026 · Published: May 14, 2025

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Zesty herb parmesan sauce is ready in minutes and is full of flavor. Use it as a sandwich spread or as a french fry or veggie dip.

A white round bowl of a white sauce called zesty herb parmesan sauce. A black handled gold spoon is sitting in the sauce. The white sauce is topped with fresh parsley leaves. A bundle of parsley is sitting next to the bowl.

I originally made this sauce to put on steak sandwiches I made for my husband and me. We ended up dipping our french fries and raw veggies in it as well because it was so tasty!

It’s similar to a ranch or a creamy parmesan, but yet has a unique flavor of its own. My husband likes me to make a batch and leave it in the fridge for him to dip everything in that week. After all, he’s the “Sauceman.”

Ingredients

  • Mayonnaise
  • Sour Cream
  • Lime Juice
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Minced Garlic
  • Oregano
  • Ground Mustard
  • Parsley
  • Thyme
  • Dill
  • Basil
  • Black Pepper

How to Make Zesty Herb Parmesan Sauce

A round black bowl of ingredients for zesty herb parmesan sauce. All of the herbs and spices for the sauce are sitting in separate piles on top of the creamy white sauce. A bundle of parsley sits next to the bowl and they're both sitting on top of a gray napkin.
A round black bowl of zesty herb parmesan sauce with a white and black handled spatula. Next to the bowl is a bundle of fresh parsley. The bowl is sitting on top of a gray napkin.
  • Whisk together all ingredients in a bowl. Optionally, place it in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

What to Use It For

Grilled Chicken: Drizzle it over grilled chicken breasts or thighs.

Vegetables: Dip raw vegetables like zucchini, cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, or asparagus.

Dipping Sauce: Serve it as a dipping sauce for breadsticks, garlic bread, or even chicken tenders.

Salad Dressing: Thin it out with a bit of olive oil and vinegar to create a tangy salad dressing.

Sandwich Spread: Use it as a spread for sandwiches or wraps, adding a burst of flavor to your lunch.

A white round bowl of a white sauce called zesty herb parmesan sauce. The white sauce is topped with fresh parsley leaves. A bundle of parsley is sitting next to the bowl.

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A white round bowl of a white sauce called zesty herb parmesan sauce. A black handled gold spoon is sitting in the sauce. The white sauce is topped with fresh parsley leaves. A bundle of parsley is sitting next to the bowl.

Zesty Herb Parmesan Sauce

Tiffany
Zesty herb parmesan sauce is ready in minutes and is full of flavor. Use it as a sandwich spread or as a french fry or veggie dip.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 3 minutes mins
Course Sauces & Dips
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 166 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon Thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon Dill
  • ¼ teaspoon Basil
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a bowl. Optionally, place it in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 166mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 82IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.2mg

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Hello! I'm Tiffany.

I'm the recipe developer and food photographer behind Simply Happenings. I'm also a wife, mom to two adventurous little boys, registered nurse, and I live in the great Midwest. I like to feature high-protein recipes, one-pot meals, and delicious recipes you can cook with your favorite household appliances.

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