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Chimichurri Sauce

May 12, 2023 by Tayler 4 Comments

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This easy chimichurri sauce recipe is an easy way to upgrade a juicy steak, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables. Made with fresh herbs and garlic, spices, vinegar, and olive oil, this bright green sauce is packed with tons of flavor — and makes for a pretty presentation, too.

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While you can use this sauce to top veggies and meats, it also makes for a tasty marinade or sandwich spread. You can even incorporate it into breakfast or brunch by spooning it over your morning eggs.

The next time you’re looking for an authentic recipe for chimichurri, give this one a try. It’s sure to brighten up any meal!

Table of Contents

  • What is Chimichurri Sauce?
  • Why You’ll Love Chimichurri Sauce
  • Ingredients
  • How to Make Chimichurri Sauce
  • What To Serve With Authentic Chimichurri Sauce
  • Variations
  • Storage and Freezing
  • Common Questions About Chimichurri Sauce
  • More Savory Sauces
  • Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
    • Equipment
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Nutrition

What is Chimichurri Sauce?

Chimichurri is a sauce made of chopped herbs, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. You can use it as a marinade or topping for grilled meats, fish, and vegetables.

Chimichurri is originally from Argentina and Uruguay, but it has become popular around the world.

close up of bowl and spoon full of chimichurri

Why You’ll Love Chimichurri Sauce

There are tons of reasons to love this simple sauce.

  • Delicious – This fresh sauce is balanced with just the right amount of heat, acidity, and fresh-from-the-garden flavor.
  • Eye-catching – Up your presentation game by using this bright green sauce.
  • Versatile – From proteins to veggies, this sauce can easily elevate many meals.

Ingredients

These simple ingredients are quite possibly already in your pantry and garden.

  • Flat-leaf parsley: Fresh parsley is the base of the sauce. It imparts fresh and bright flavor.
  • Fresh garlic cloves: Garlic adds a pungent and slightly spicy taste to the sauce.
  • Cilantro: Another herb, cilantro adds a layer of fresh flavor to the sauce and contributes to the sauce’s vibrant color.
  • Dry crushed red pepper flakes: Red pepper add heat and a subtle smokiness to the sauce.
  • Black pepper: Pepper helps to enhance the overall taste of the sauce.
  • Olive oil: Oil makes the sauce smooth and imparts its own subtle flavor.
  • Red wine vinegar: Vinegar’s tanginess balances the sauce and complements the herbs and spices.
  • Kosher salt: Salt also balances the sauce and brings out the flavors of the other ingredients. 

How to Make Chimichurri Sauce

Making this sauce is super easy!

  1. In a small food processor, blend the parsley. Remove to a small-medium bowl.
  2. Repeat with the garlic and cilantro.
  3. Add the crushed red pepper, black pepper and olive oil to the same bowl. Stir.
bowl of green dipping sauce with calamari

What To Serve With Authentic Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri is a bold and flavorful sauce that you can serve with a variety of dishes — try it on grilled meats like pork chops or turkey, or on seafood like lobster tails or shrimp. You can also drizzle it over potatoes, spoon it over veggies, mix it into pasta salad, or spread it on sandwiches. 

You can also use chimichurri sauce as a marinade, dipping sauce, or salad dressing.

Variations

You can change up chimichurri in a bunch of ways to make your own style of sauce. 

  • Cilantro – Instead of cilantro use more parsley, fresh oregano, or Thai basil. 
  • Heat – Decrease the heat by lessening the amount of red pepper or increase it by adding more. You can also add cayenne or hot sauce for even more heat. 
  • Vinegar – Substitute white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or distilled white vinegar for the red wine vinegar.
  • Citrus – Add lemon juice or lime juice for bright, citrus flavor.
  • Onion – Dice some green onions or a red onion for extra flavor and color.
  • Dairy – Mix the sauce with Greek yogurt or sour cream to make a creamy dip or sauce.
overhead shot of bowl and spoon with green sauce

Storage and Freezing

Chimichurri sauce can be easily stored in the fridge or freezer.

Refrigerator: Store chimichurri sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. A mason jar works well for storing your homemade chimichurri.

Freezer: Chimichurri sauce can be frozen in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. If you want to freeze it in small portions, try using an ice cube tray.

calamari dipping into chimichurri sauce

Common Questions About Chimichurri Sauce

What are the ingredients in chimichurri sauce?

The basic ingredients in chimichurri sauce are chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley and cilantro, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. This recipe also incorporates crushed red pepper. 

What does chimichurri sauce taste like?

Chimichurri sauce is full of fresh, herbaceous flavor with a subtle hint of spice. The vinegar gives it a slightly tangy flavor.

Is chimichurri sauce healthy?

Chimichurri sauce is a healthy condiment. It’s low in calories and fat, is a source of antioxidants, and is full of vitamins and minerals.

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Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Authentic Chimichurri Sauce is easy to make and doubles as a marinade and sauce. Traditional chimichurri ingredients will flavor any dish!
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chimichurri sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 515kcal

Equipment

  • small food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flat leaf parsley any overly large stalky parts removed packed
  • 4 large cloves garlic
  • 3/4 cup cilantro packed
  • 1 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • In a small food processor, blend the parsley. Remove to a small-medium bowl.
  • Repeat with the garlic and cilantro.
  • Add the crushed red pepper, black pepper and olive oil to the same bowl. Stir.
  • If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40g | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5759IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 4mg

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Comments

  1. dana

    May 15, 2023 at 2:33 pm

    5 stars
    Love this chimichurri! Went perfectly with our grilled meat over the weekend.

    Reply
  2. Gina Abernathy

    May 15, 2023 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    We loved the chimichurri sauce and it went great over our steak. Definitely will make again!

    Reply
  3. Janessa

    May 15, 2023 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    This sauce is so good with grilled chicken!

    Reply
  4. Elizabeth

    May 15, 2023 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    I never realized that chimichurri sauce is made from such simple ingredients. So easy! I’d love to try this with scrambled eggs.

    Reply

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