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spoonful of cilantro chimichurri sauce

Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

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Description

Cilantro chimichurri is a versatile sauce with countless possibilities! Whip up this effortless sauce for salad dressing, a flavorful dip for grilled meats and veggies, a marinade, and much more. However you decide to enjoy it, this easy cilantro chimichurri will elevate the taste of your dishes in a big way.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, leaves only, stems removed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, leaves only, stems removed
  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano, leaves only, stems removed
  • 1/3 cup roughly chopped red onion or shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
 

Instructions

  1. Pulse the fresh herbs, onion, and garlic together in the bowl of a food processor or blender (affiliate link) until roughly chopped.
  2. Add red pepper flakes, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice. Pulse 3-4 more times or until the texture you desire.
  3. Season to taste with salt and serve.

Equipment

(affiliate link)

Notes

 

Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

You can freeze the sauce for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: sauce
  • Method: blender (affiliate link)
  • Cuisine: South American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 66
  • Sugar: 0.3 g
  • Sodium: 80.7 mg
  • Fat: 7.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1.1 g
  • Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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