5 from 24 votes
Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Chimichurri Sauce is a vibrant mixture of finely minced parsley, oregano, garlic, and Fresno pepper combined with red wine vinegar and olive oil. This sauce balances herbaceous freshness with a touch of heat and acidity, making it a versatile condiment that complements grilled meats and vegetables. The rustic texture maintained by hand chopping enhances its rustic appeal. Refrigeration allows the flavors to deepen and meld over time.
Prep Time
15 mins
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
695 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Spanish, Argentinian
Ingredients
- ½ parsley about 1/2 cup minced, Italian, bunch, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons oregano finely minced
- 2 garlic finely minced cloves
- 1 Fresno pepper seeded and finely minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- salt coarse, to taste
- black pepper coarse, to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix until completely combined.
- Cover and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Notes
- Let the chimichurri sauce rest refrigerated for 1-2 days to allow flavors to meld and deepen.
- Use finely minced parsley and oregano, including tender stems, for full herb flavor without toughness.
- Chop ingredients by hand to keep a loose, rustic texture rather than a paste.
- Add optional ingredients like cilantro, thyme, shallots, or lemon juice to vary the flavor as desired.
- Adjust spice by including Fresno pepper seeds or substituting a hotter chile for more heat.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen portions in the refrigerator and use directly in cooking or as a sauce addition.
Nutrition Information
Calories
695kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
73g
(112%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
189mg
(4%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
406IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
250mg
(25%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 695
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 695kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 73g | 112% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 406IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 250mg | 25% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.