Description
A vibrant and tangy Five Minute Chimichurri Sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, and red wine vinegar. This quick and easy sauce is perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, vegetables, or as a zesty marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
Herbs and Aromatics
- 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onion, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (about 3–4 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
Liquids and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the parsley, oregano, green onion, lemon zest, minced garlic, and chili pepper flakes until well mixed.
- Add Vinegar and Oil: Pour in the red wine vinegar and olive oil, and whisk again until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Season: Add coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste, stirring to integrate the seasoning evenly throughout the sauce.
- Rest and Serve: Although the chimichurri sauce can be used immediately, allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes to enable the flavors to meld together beautifully before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, increase the chili pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
- The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week in an airtight container.
- Bring the sauce to room temperature before serving if refrigerated, as the olive oil may solidify.
- Feel free to substitute red wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar for a different acidity profile.
- This chimichurri pairs wonderfully with grilled steak, chicken, seafood, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: chimichurri sauce, quick chimichurri, Argentine sauce, herb sauce, grilled meat sauce, easy sauce recipe, chimichurri marinade
