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chimichurri sauce in a glass bowl
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5 from 38 votes

Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

If you love grilled meats, you'll love my easy chimichurri sauce! This easy-to-make Argentinian sauce is packed with flavor that has been described as bright, pungent, spicy, and tangy. Just to give you an idea of how amazingly delicious this sauce is.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: argentinian
Servings: 6
Calories: 325kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 bunches Italian parsley finely chopped - leaves only, remove the stems
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic use more if you like a heavier garlic flavor
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper fine dice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes *optional – use more or none depending upon your tastes

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to release all of the flavors into the oil before using. Ideally, let it sit for more than 2 hours,if time allows.
  • *Chimichurri can be prepared and refrigerated up to 24 hours in advance.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg