5 from 15 votes
Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Chimichurri Sauce combines fresh parsley, kale, oregano, and garlic with bright lime and vinegar flavors, blended smoothly with olive oil. This vibrant sauce offers a balance of herbal freshness and mild acidity, making it a versatile condiment that complements grilled meats, salads, and sandwiches. Its texture is saucy yet slightly coarse from the chopped greens, ideal for spooning over foods to add a fresh, tangy layer of flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
257 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups flat-leaf parsley tightly packed
- 1 cup kale tightly packed green leaves
- 1/2 cup oregano fresh, loosely packed leaves
- 5 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- lime zest of 1
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except for oil into a blender.
- Turn blender/processor on a low speed to chop the ingredients. Slowly add the oil while the machine is on.
- Pour chimichcurri sauce into a jar and seal to use for up to 1 week or use immediately.
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Notes
- Store the chimichurri sauce in a sealed jar refrigerated and use within one week for best freshness.
- Adjust red pepper flakes quantity to vary the level of heat according to preference.
- The sauce complements steak, fajitas, salads, and burgers well, adding bright herbaceous flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Sodium
231mg
(10%)
Potassium
142mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1597IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Sodium | 231mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1597IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.