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Traditional Chimichurri Sauce


  • Author: Sally Roberts
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 3/4 cup

Description

Add vibrant, herbaceous flavor to any dish with this Traditional Chimichurri Sauce. It’s a quick, no-cook, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly condiment made with fresh parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Perfect for grilled steak, chicken, vegetables, or crusty bread, this easy recipe is a must-have in your collection of quick sauces and dinner ideas.


Ingredients

1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, packed

4 cloves fresh garlic, minced

1 teaspoon red chili flakes

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil


Instructions

1. Finely chop the parsley and place it in a bowl. Mince the garlic and add it in.

2. Add chili flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

3. Pour in red wine vinegar to brighten the flavors.

4. Slowly mix in the olive oil until everything is well combined.

5. Let the sauce rest for 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Always use fresh parsley for the best flavor.

Letting the sauce rest enhances its depth and balance.

This sauce also freezes well in ice cube trays for future use.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Argentinian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 0.1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 0.3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: chimichurri, steak sauce, fresh herbs, easy sauce, grilling condiments