Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce
A perfect Cilantro Chimichurri sauce with the vibrant flavors of fresh cilantro, garlic, and red wine vinegar. An easy sauce recipe that elevates any grilled meat or roasted vegetable dish.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 1 blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves packed
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the cilantro leaves and pat them dry with paper towels. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro leaves, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Taste the chimichurri sauce and season with salt and pepper according to your preference. Blend again briefly to incorporate the seasoning evenly.
- Transfer the chimichurri sauce to a serving bowl or jar. It's now ready to serve immediately, or you can refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
Store leftover Chimichurri sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator.