Description
Homemade Chimichurri Sauce is a vibrant, herb-packed condiment made with fresh parsley, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. Bold, zesty, and incredibly versatile, it pairs perfectly with grilled meats, vegetables, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced or crushed
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the parsley, then finely chop it.
- Mince or crush the garlic cloves into a paste.
- In a bowl, combine parsley, garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Add salt and black pepper and mix well.
- Stir in white wine vinegar and warm water.
- Slowly pour in olive oil while stirring until fully combined.
- Let the sauce rest at least 30 minutes before serving, or refrigerate 2–4 hours for deeper flavor.
Notes
- Allow resting time for best flavor development.
- Adjust vinegar or oil to balance acidity.
- Use fresh herbs for the brightest flavor.
- Olive oil may solidify in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Store covered with a thin layer of oil to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
