Salsa Criolla

Salsa Criolla (WPLG, INC.)

Salsa Criolla

1½ cups white onion, small diced

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.