Salsa Criolla

Salsa Criolla (WPLG, INC.)

Salsa Criolla

1½ cups white onion, small diced

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1 cup red bell pepper, seeded, small diced

1 cup green bell pepper, seeded, small diced

1 cup distilled white vinegar

2 cloves garlic, grated on a microplane

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 cup finely chopped Italian parley

¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

½ cup neutral oil, like canola

salt, to taste

Stir together all ingredients in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt. Store covered in the refrigerator. This sauce is even better the next day after it sits.

Serving suggestions:

This sauce is great with grilled meats or vegetables. We even use as a dipping sauce for beef empanadas at our restaurant.


About the Author

Born and raised in Miami, of Jewish and Latinx descent, Chef Michelle “Michy” Bernstein is the host of Local10’s Emmy-Award winning SoFlo TASTE and a fixture in the culinary world.

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