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Chimichurri Aioli Recipe

This chimichurri aioli with parsley and cilantro is an incredibly flavorful condiment for everything from grilled meat to sandwiches to veggies. 
5 from 43 votes
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Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Argentinian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 158kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley packed
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves and tender stems packed
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

Blender, Food Processor, or Immersion Blender

  • Mince the garlic and roughly chop the herbs. In a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients. If using an immersion blender, add all of the ingredients to a glass jar.
  • Pulse the ingredients until they are finely chopped and the olive oil and red wine vinegar are emulsified.
  • Taste the chimichurri for seasoning. Add more salt if needed.
  • Stir into mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Combine well. Taste for seasoning and serve.

By Hand

  • For a more rustic tecture texture, peel and finely mince the garlic, finely chop the herbs, then combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Whisk until the olive oil and red wine vinegar are emulsified.
  • Taste the chimichurri for seasoning. Add more salt if needed.
  • Stir into mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Combine well. Taste for seasoning and serve.

Notes

General
  1. For a more traditional chimichurri, you can swap the cilantro for more parsley.
Storage
  1. Fridge: Leftover chimichurri aioli can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last for about a week.
  2. Freezer: I don't recommend freezing aioli as it will impact its texture.
  3. Reheating: There is no need to reheat this sauce. However, if you'd like to remove some of the chill, let it sit on the counter until it comes to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg