Description
This authentic Chimichurri Sauce recipe is a bold and vibrant Argentine green herb sauce made with fresh parsley, garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. It’s quick to prepare, full of fresh flavor, and perfect for elevating everyday lunch and dinner meals with a zesty, herby kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves or 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice or chopped coriander
Instructions
- Finely chop the parsley, oregano, and garlic using a sharp knife.
- Add the chopped herbs and garlic to a medium mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in the olive oil and red wine vinegar.
- Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Let the sauce rest for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh herbs and high-quality olive oil. Chimichurri tastes even better after a few hours and can be made ahead for meal prep. Adjust spice levels by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Argentine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg