Artificial Food Coloring Free Ginger Herb & Garlic Chimichurri
Bright, herby, and punchy with a subtle warmth from ground ginger, this chimichurri is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh parsley, cilantro, and oregano form the backbone, while apple cider vinegar adds a clean tang and extra-virgin olive oil pulls it all into a glossy, spoonable finish. Store-bought condiments and sauces are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes — even in products where you'd never expect them — so making your own from scratch is the smartest move. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it looks like: real herbs, real garlic, real oil, nothing artificial hiding in the list. The ginger is a quiet but clever addition that lifts the whole sauce without overpowering the fresh green flavors. A short rest at room temperature is all it takes for the herbs to soften and the flavors to meld into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Spoon it over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread and watch it disappear fast.
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8 servings
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- 1
Combine the parsley, cilantro, garlic, and oregano in a mixing bowl and stir together until evenly mixed.
- 2
Add the apple cider vinegar, salt, and ground ginger to the herb mixture and stir to combine.
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