Basic Chimichurri Sauce

A flavorful sauce made of parsley and cilantro. It makes a great sauce for anything grilled, and also makes a great marinade. Thin out the sauce with more olive oil and red wine vinegar, if desired.

Basic Chimichurri Sauce
Author: Renee Shelton
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Italian flat leaf parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes depending on desired heat
  • Up to 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Add everything to a food processor, and process until combined.
  2. Adjust flavoring with chili flakes and salt, and add in additional olive oil and red wine vinegar for desired consistency.