Description
This homemade chimichurri sauce is the perfect blend of fresh herbs, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil—making it a bold and flavorful condiment for any meal. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, a healthy snack dip, or a way to elevate your grilled meats, this easy recipe is ready in 10 minutes and packed with punchy flavor. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and fits right into your collection of food ideas for any season.
Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Finely chop 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley.
2. In a bowl, mix the chopped parsley with 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Stir in 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar until fully incorporated.
4. Slowly mix in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil until everything is glossy and combined.
5. Let the sauce sit for at least 15 minutes before using for best flavor.
Notes
Let the sauce marinate at least 15 minutes before serving.
For extra zest, add a squeeze of lemon juice.
Use fresh parsley for the best flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 147mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chimichurri, homemade sauce, herb sauce, quick sauce, healthy dip, easy dinner