Description
A quick and vibrant Chimichurri Sauce bursting with fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, tangy red wine vinegar, and a hint of heat. Perfect for enhancing grilled meats, vegetables, and more with bright, herbaceous flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Herbs and Fresh Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Liquids and Seasonings
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Fresh Herbs: Finely chop fresh parsley and oregano. The key is to chop them finely to release their aromas without turning the sauce into a paste.
- Mince the Garlic: Peel and mince the garlic cloves into very small pieces to ensure the flavor infuses nicely without overwhelming the sauce.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the chopped herbs, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well combined.
- Adjust and Rest: Taste your Chimichurri Sauce and adjust seasoning to preference. Adding a squeeze of lemon juice here can lift the flavors if you want a citrusy brightness. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes or longer to let the flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor impact.
- Hand chop herbs rather than blending to keep texture light and fresh.
- Allow the sauce to rest at room temperature to intensify flavors.
- Start with less vinegar and add gradually to balance acidity to your taste.
- Adjust garlic quantity to avoid overpowering the fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Argentine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chimichurri, herb sauce, Argentine sauce, grilled meat sauce, fresh sauce, quick sauce
