Classic Chimichurri Sauce

A bright, herbaceous Argentinian sauce made with fresh parsley, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil. Ready in minutes, no cooking required, and it makes everything taste like it just came off a wood-fired grill.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 8 servings (1 cup)

Course: sauce

Cuisine: Argentinian / Latin American

Calories: 124

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves finely chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp water to loosen, if needed

Equipment

Chef's knife
Cutting board
Mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Glass jar (storage)
Measuring spoons
Measuring cups

Method

Finely chop the parsley and oregano by hand until well minced.
Mince the garlic as finely as possible, almost paste-like.
Add herbs, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to a bowl.
Stir everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust, add more vinegar for brightness, more salt for depth, or more chili flakes for heat.
Let rest 15 minutes before serving for best flavor. Stir once more and serve.

Notes

Nutritional info (per 2 tbsp serving - approximate)

Calories; 124
Fat: 14g
Carbs: 1g
Sodium: 148mg