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A close-up of a bowl filled with a green sauce containing finely chopped herbs, likely cilantro and parsley, mixed in a liquid base.

Cilantro Chimichurri

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Raw sauce done right — pure cilantro punch backed by red wine vinegar’s bright bite. This vibrant chimichurri lives in the fridge and only gets better with time. Make double what you think you need, because it disappears fast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Dressing/Condiment, sauce
Cuisine: Californian, Mexican
Calories: 2494

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon fresh oregano finely chopped
  • 1 ¼ cup avocado oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • ½ cup parsley finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Airtight Jar

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients in an airtight jar or bowl.
  2. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  3. Store in the fridge and let flavors meld for at least a few hours before serving. Improves over days.

Nutrition

Calories: 2494kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 274gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 37gMonounsaturated Fat: 193gSodium: 164mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5441IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 4mg

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