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Homemade Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce

Made with fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, onions, vinegar and olive oil, this homemade Chimichurri sauce is delicious on steak, burgers, fish, tostones and even bread!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dipping Sauce
Cuisine: Latin
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Vanessa

Ingredients

  • ½ cup fresh parsley
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup red onion , chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoons lime juice , freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Using a food processor, mix parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, ground black pepper, lime juice and vinegar.
  • Slowly stream in the olive oil while pulsing, until combined.
  • Serve immediately or transfer to a sealed jar and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Serve cilantro chimichurri sauce alongside some French baguette bread slices as an easy appetizer on your next friends gathering.
  • I love using a mix of cilantro and parsley in my chimichurri, but you can use one or the other if you prefer.
  • It's best to use extra virgin olive oil rather than light or regular, for a nice rounded flavor. You can use it in a pinch, and avocado oil also makes a good substitute.
  • You can skip the red chili flakes if you are sensitive to heat.
  • This sauce is vegan and gluten-free.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 804IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg