hey guys/gals!
i was inspired by this amazing south american restaraunt my friend and i ate at, and what inspired me was the sauce/dressing that came with my grilled steak salad. i changed it up a bit, but here is what i came up with and tried myself... wow, i do declare divinity has landed in my kitchen!

ingredients:
1 bunch of fresh cilantro or coriander leaves, broken up
a smaller bit of fresh flat leaf parsley (optional)
handful of raw almonds (optional)
as much fresh garlic as you can stand
juice of a lemon - 1-2 Tbls.
water - to thin
fresh black pepper
extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
*and i added a pinch of sea salt, just a dash

method:
blend everything together in food processor until you have a beautiful, colorful sauce. if you'd like it as a dressing, i add some more liquid (lemon juice, water, or EVOO) until it is suited to my taste.

i also marinated tons of meats in this and brushed it on portabello mushrooms before grilling - my mouth is watering again.... better stop

hope you try it and whip up your own, personalized version because it sure is wonderful!