Cilantro chimichurri is a delicious, flavorful sauce that's perfect for grilled meats, sandwiches, and so much more. It's made with a blend of fresh cilantro, parsley, garlic, and olive oil, and has a bright, fresh flavor that's sure to impress.

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Why You'll Want To Whip This Up

Fast. A quick no cook recipe that will be ready to enhance your next meal in under 30 minutes.
Easy. Follow a few simple instructions for a tasty bite anyone can recreate.
Vegetarian. Brightens your favorite vegetarian dishes while keeping things perfectly meat-free.
Versatile. Customize your ingredients using some of my suggestions below to make the best chimichurri recipe for your palate.

What Does It Taste Like?

Cilantro Chimichurri has a bold, herbaceous flavor that's perfectly balanced by the tanginess of the vinegar and the spiciness of the red pepper flakes. The sauce is also slightly garlicky and has a slight bitterness from the cilantro, which is balanced by the sweetness of the parsley. Overall, cilantro chimichurri has a bold, lively flavor.

What Is Mexican Chimichurri Made Of?

To make cilantro chimichurri, you'll need the following ingredients:

Cilantro leaves
Parsley leaves
Garlic
Olive oil
Red wine vinegar
Red pepper flakes
Salt

How To Make Cilantro Chimichurri

First, add the cilantro, parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt to a food processor. Pulse the mixture until it's finely chopped.
Next, with the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.
Once all of the ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy, transfer the cilantro chimichurri to a serving bowl.

That's it! Your cilantro chimichurri is ready to enjoy with just a few simple steps and fresh ingredients.

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Variations

Chimichurri is a versatile sauce that can be made with a variety of different ingredients and flavor combinations. Here are a few variations of chimichurri that you might like to try:

Parsley Chimichurri- This variation is made with parsley, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt. It has a bright, fresh, and slightly spicy flavor that's perfect for grilled meats, sandwiches, and more.

Cilantro Mint Chimichurri- This variation is made with a blend of cilantro and mint, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt. It has a refreshing, cooling flavor with a slight bitterness from the cilantro and a hint of sweetness from the mint.
Garlic Cilantro Chimichurri- This variation is made with cilantro, lots of garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt. It has a bold, garlicky flavor with a slight bitterness from the cilantro.

What To Serve It With

There are so many delicious ways to use cilantro chimichurri! You can use it as a marinade for grilled meats, a topping for sandwiches or wraps, a sauce for dipping, or even a condiment for tacos or burritos. The possibilities are endless!

Here are a few of my recipes you may enjoy this sauce with:

How Long Does It Last?

After you have your first bite of this Cilantro Chimichurri, it'll be hard to store it without trying at least one bite. So, you can use it immediately or transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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