5 from 6 votes
Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri Sauce is a popular salsa in Argentina, Uruguay, and Nicaragua, and it couldn't be easier to make. Fresh and herbaceous, this summertime sauce makes steaks, sides, and veggies pop with flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
6 mins
Servings:
4
servings (1/4 cup each)
Calories:
260 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch parsley stems removed (preferably flat-leaf Italian parsley, fresh
- 1/2 cup cilantro fresh leaves
- 1/4 cup oregano fresh leaves
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar or more to taste (see note 1)
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes or 1 red chili, stemmed and seeded
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, add parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, vinegar, cumin, and pepper flakes. Pulse until finely chopped, about 3 to 5 times.
- Scrape down sides. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in oil until a thick sauce forms, about 20 to 30 seconds. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper).
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Notes
- White vinegar: I like to keep things simple with regular white vinegar, but red or white wine vinegar both taste great here, too.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 1 cup chimichurri sauce.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezer: Pour any extra chimichurri sauce into ice tray and freeze as cubes, then transfer cubes to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
144mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1425IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings (1/4 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1425IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.