Makes: 12 servings

Add some South American flair to your meal with this flavorful sauce, which can be used on meat, fish, or vegetables as a marinade or poured over your finished product.

Ingredients

• 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, lightly packed and chopped without the stalks
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn, freshly ground
• 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons green onion, minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until well chopped, but not pureed.
2. Spoon the sauce over grilled meats, poultry, seafood, or vegetables. This sauce can also be used as a marinade.

Source: Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes/ Platillos Latinos Sabrosos y Saludables, US Department of Health and Human Services, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute