Venezuelan Garlic Sauce (Salsa de Ajo Venezolana)

This Venezuelan Garlic Sauce (Salsa de Ajo Venezolana) recipe is incredibly flavorful and versatile. It will bring an explosion of flavor to everything it touches and It keeps in the fridge for days so you can enjoy it again and again.

Course Condiments

Cuisine Venezuelan

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cups

Calories 989kcal

Author Oriana Romero

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ cup (8 g) parsley leaves (tightly packed)
¼ cup (8 g) cilantro leaves (tightly packed)
½ cup (60 g) chopped green onions (white part)
¼ cup (60 ml) neutral-tasting oil (such as avocado, vegetable or canola)
2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
2 teaspoons (10 ml vinegar) (apple cider vinegar or white vinegar)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 - 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced ( I added 2)
1 cup (240 g) mayonnaise ( I use vegan mayonnaise)

Instructions

Place the parsley, cilantro, green onions, oil, water, vinegar salt and minced garlic(s) in a small food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
Add the herbs mixture to the mayo. Mix well.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Enjoy!

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Give it a little shake/mix before using.

Recipe Tips:

For a smoother consistency, blend the sauce for a longer duration.
Adjust the amount of garlic and salt according to your taste preferences.
Feel free to customize the herbs based on what you have on hand or your personal preferences.
If you want to use this sauce as a dip or spread, skip the water called in the recipe.

Variations & Additions:

Spice it up with a pinch of cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce for a fiery kick.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice for an extra pop of brightness.

Swap the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt for a lighter alternative.

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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary depending on the products used. The values below correspond to 2 cups of sauce. 1 tablespoon of sauce is about 30 calories.

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