Best Fresh Herb Sauce To Elevate Every Dish Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil ((use good quality EVOO))
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar ((or fresh lemon juice))
• 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley ((tender stems included))
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro ((tender stems included))
• Handful of finely chopped basil and / or mint leaves
• 3 large garlic cloves ((finely minced))
• 1/2 small sweet onion ((finely chopped))
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (2 pinches - optional)
• 1/2 - 1 small red chili pepper ((deseeded and finely chopped))
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano ((or 1 teaspoon fresh oregano))
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• Fresh cracked pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse herbs in cold water to remove any dirt. Shake water off the leaves and pat dry with a paper towel.

2. 2

   Cut the rough ends off the flat leaf parsley and cilantro stems. Chop the stems finely and then chop the leaves a bit more coarsely. You can also pull the leaves and remove the stems but I like to have little waste.

3. 3

   Finely chop a handful of basil and/or mint leaves. Remove stems.

4. 4

   Finely mince garlic cloves, onion and chili pepper (if using).

5. 5

   Combine all ingredients in a bowl and set aside for at least 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the oil to infuse with all the wonderful flavors. Prepare this sauce first before you prepare the dish you’re serving it with.

6. 6

   Serve immediately or refrigerate. If chilled, return to room temperature before serving. Can keep in the refrigerator for a week or two. Chances are you’ll use it all before then.

7. 7

   Use to baste meats and vegetables while grilling and as a finishing sauce to top everything you wish to give a kick of flavor. A tablespoon or two is great on grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, white fish, salmon, tuna, grilled veggies and more.