Description
This Easy Chimichurri Sauce is a vibrant and versatile Argentine condiment made with fresh parsley, olive oil, garlic, and red wine vinegar. Perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, vegetables, or using as a marinade, this sauce adds a bright, herby punch to any meal. Quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors, it can be enjoyed immediately or chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully.
Ingredients
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Chimichurri Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (from about 1 bunch)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Roughly chop the fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves to help with blending and add them to a small food processor or blender.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the olive oil, red wine vinegar, finely minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using alongside the parsley in the food processor.
- Pulse Until Smooth: Pulse the mixture about 20 to 30 times, or until the ingredients are well combined and the parsley is finely chopped, creating a balanced texture that holds together but is not fully pureed.
- Rest and Serve: Serve the chimichurri immediately for a fresh, vibrant taste, or refrigerate it for at least 20 minutes to a few hours to allow the flavors to meld and intensify before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh flat-leaf parsley rather than curly parsley.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred heat level or leave them out for a milder sauce.
- Chimichurri can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- This sauce works beautifully as a marinade, dipping sauce, or condiment for grilled meats and vegetables.
- Pulse gently to avoid turning the sauce into a puree; slight texture is preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Argentine
Keywords: chimichurri sauce, Argentine sauce, parsley sauce, easy chimichurri, fresh herb sauce, grilling sauce, marinade
