Cilantro Chimichurri

Cilantro Chimichurri, an herbaceous Argentinian condiment that’s loaded with fresh cilantro, parsley, and garlic.  Serve it with grilled meats, veggies, or as a wonderful dipping sauce.

While Argentinians typically use Cilantro Chimichurri as a condiment for grilled meats, I like to use it anyway I can.  Seriously. 

The fresh herbs combined with garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar just give this sauce a fresh, bold, bright flavor that will make any dish pop.

The herbs used in a traditional chimichurri are parsley and oregano, but I love the bright flavor of cilantro, so I always add it to mine. 

A dash of red pepper flakes is nice for just a touch of heat.

Ingredients needed for this recipe (scroll down to recipe card for complete recipe):

  • Fresh cilantro
  • Fresh parsley
  • Fresh garlic
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Olive oil
  • Seasonings (red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt & pepper)

There are endless possibilities on how you can use Cilantro Chimichurri, but I find it extra amazing brushed on grilled steak & veggie kabobs or served alongside or on top of grilled chicken breasts or carne asada

Most recently, I’ve been using it in this Chimichurri Steak Salad (pictured below)

A long time ago, I posted my recipe for Chimichurri Aioli (pictured below), a creamy version of this that’s great on sandwiches or for dipping. 

I guess I kind of put the cart before the horse with that one, but I was so excited to share that amazing condiment, I neglected to give you the mother recipe, so here it is. 

Regardless of which version you make, it will be some flavorful eats.  Enjoy!

Ideas for Cilantro Chimichurri:

How long is chimichurri sauce good for?

This sauce can be refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.

 

Cilantro Chimichurri

Cilantro Chimichurri

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Cilantro Chimichurri, an herbaceous Argentinian condiment that’s loaded with fresh cilantro, parsley, and garlic.  Serve it with grilled meats, veggies, or as a wonderful dipping sauce.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine Argentinean
Servings 3 /4 cup

Equipment

  • food processor or mortar & pestle

Ingredients
  

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 cups fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 cups fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until there are no chunks of garlic. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later use.
  • Alternatively, if you have a mortar & pestle, you can prepare this in that too! Enjoy!
Keyword Cilantro, Herbs, Vegan, Vegetarian
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1 thought on “Cilantro Chimichurri”

  • Honestly, I wouldn’t bother removing the stems of the Cilantro, they’re full of flavour too. Just chop ’em finely.

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