Chimichurri Sauce
A vibrant and herbaceous Argentine sauce, perfect for grilled meats and vegetables.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh parsley packed
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro packed
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Finely chop the fresh parsley and cilantro.
- Mince the garlic.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir well to combine.
- For best flavor, let the chimichurri sauce sit at room temperature for at least 15-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Chimichurri is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. The flavor will deepen over time.