Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
This traditional, versatile chimichurri sauce is SO easy and flavorful. Make it ahead of time and serve it over grilled steak, chicken, or seafood. No cooking or blending is needed to make this delicious sauce.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
- ⅓ cup finely chopped parsley
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic , peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh or dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, not fine table salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients and toss well. Let sit at least 10 minutes for flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Substitutions: Swap in fresh mint or basil, or add mashed avocado to turn it into a spread.
- Storage: Leftover sauce can be kept covered and chilled for several days.
- Prep Ahead: If making ahead of time, cover tightly and chill until ready to use. Generously spoon over chicken, or seafood.
- Serving: Recipe makes 6-8 servings of garnish for drizzling over steaks, chicken, or seafood. We love this spooned over Steak with Chimichurri or Easy Grilled Salmon.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 236.1mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g