Looking to add a burst of flavor to your meals? Chimichurri sauce is the answer!
This vibrant, herb-packed sauce is zesty, garlicky, and ridiculously easy to make.
Whether you’re drizzling it over grilled meats, tossing it with veggies, or using it as a dip, chimichurri instantly elevates any dish.
With just a handful of fresh ingredients and a few minutes of prep, you’ll have a versatile condiment that steals the show every time.
This authentic Argentinian chimichurri recipe is the best accompaniment to steak and grilled meats.
This popular Chimichurri sauce is made with parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil and red wine vinegar. Red pepper flakes, salt and pepper give it an additional punch.
Contrary to what some may think, Argentine chimichurri sauce never includes cilantro, only parsley.
It’s a versatile condiment used mostly with grilled meats, and can also be used as a marinade.
Use fresh herbs for a flavor packed chimichurri sauce. Equally important is the use of high quality olive oil, which goes a long way to enhancing the flavors.
Choose kosher salt versus iodized salt. Kosher salt has a coarse and flat grain size, making it pinchable and easy to crumble. It is ideal for crumbling over dishes and meats.
Chimichurri sauce can be kept refrigerated for up to 3 weeks or up to 6 months in the freezer!
Here are the ingredients and instructions for this recipe for 8 servings:
Ingredients:
2 cups packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
4 medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1/4 cup packed fresh oregano leaves (or 4 teaspoons dried oregano)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup of high quality extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions:
Mince the garlic very finely, and put in a medium bowl
Mince the parsley and oregano, and add to the garlic, along with the red-pepper flakes.
Whisk in the red-wine vinegar, then the olive oil.
Transfer into a bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, and place in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 1 day to allow the flavors to meld.
