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Bowl of green cilantro chimichurri sauce with a wooden spoon.
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Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce

If you love bold flavors with just the right touch of heat, Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce will be your new favorite dip in just 10 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Dips
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: chimichurri dip, chimichurri sauce, chimichurri sauce with cilantro
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 116kcal
Author: Debi Morgan | Easy Party Dips

Equipment

  • food processor or blender
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • serving bowl and spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cilantro leaves remove the stems
  • ½ cup parsley leaves remove the stems
  • ⅛ cup oregano leaves remove the stems
  • 1 shallot (or onion) 2-3 tablespoons
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

  • In a food processor add the cilantro, parsley, oregano, shallot, and garlic cloves. Pulse on medium speed until everything is minced.
    1 cup cilantro leaves, 1/2 cup parsley leaves, 1/8 cup oregano leaves, 1 shallot (or onion), 2 garlic cloves
  • Add the vinegar, lemon juice, and dried seasonings. Pulse on medium speed until it has all come together.
    1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Add the oil. Pulse on medium speed until the oil is fully incorporated.
    1/2 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • You can add less or more oil depending on how thick you like your sauce.
    How to make cilantro chimichurri sauce.

Notes

  • This is a great dipping sauce for bread or crostini. It also tastes delicious over meat, fish, potatoes, vegetables or beans. 
  • The recipe can be easily doubled.
  • Make this up to 3 days ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
  • You can freeze chimichurri sauce in ice cube trays for easy portions, just thaw before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 538IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg