This olive-oil based recipe turns chimichurri into an aioli, a highly flavored, garlicky mayonnaise. It’s great as a veggie dip, a condiment, and even a dressing for cold pasta salad.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup best quality prepared mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, such as Vinaigre de Banyuls, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Combine everything except the olive oil in the bowl of a food processor and process until the garlic and herbs are finely chopped.
Step 2
With the motor running, slowly drizzle the oil through the feed tube until the mixture is smooth.
Step 3
Taste, adding more vinegar or salt as needed. If the mixture is too thick, add a few drops of water and process for a few seconds. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Yields about a 1/2 cup