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Authentic Chimichurri Sauce

A traditional South American uncooked sauce made of fresh herbs, garlic, oil, and vinegar, perfect for grilled meats.

Easy 10 min prep 10 min total 8 servings 4.9/10

Ready in

10 minutes

Makes 8 servings

About This Recipe

A traditional South American uncooked sauce made of fresh herbs, garlic, oil, and vinegar, perfect for grilled meats.

The ultimate traditional Argentine chimichurri sauce recipe.

Ratings

Expert Rating

4.9

95% confidence

Final Score

4.9

90% confidence

Category Scores

10.0

Taste

9.5

Difficulty

9.0

Presentation

8.0

Nutrition

9.5

Value

9.5

Instructions

9.5

Ingredients

10.0

Time Accuracy

10.0

Would Make Again

9.5

Overall

Cooking Timeline

Prep 10 min

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5 15 min

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Herbs & Aromatics

1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp dried oregano

Liquids

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Seasoning

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

Equipment

Chef's knife For fine chopping
Cutting board
Mixing bowl Medium-sized

Instructions

1

Finely chop the fresh flat-leaf parsley and mince the garlic cloves.
2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped parsley, minced garlic, and dried oregano.
3

Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the herb mixture.
4

Pour in the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, then stir well to thoroughly combine all ingredients.
5

Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
15 min

Nutrition

Calories 110

Protein 0g

Carbs 1g

Fat 12g

Fiber 1g

Sugar 0g

Sodium 220g

Serving Size 2 tbsp

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

A punchy, herbaceous classic that elevates any grilled meat or vegetable dish.

Pros

Fresh flavor
Quick and easy
No cooking required

Cons

Requires knife work for hand-chopping

Overview

The ultimate traditional Argentine chimichurri sauce recipe.

AI Insights

Summary

A traditional South American uncooked sauce made of fresh herbs, garlic, oil, and vinegar, perfect for grilled meats.

Tips

Always hand-chop the parsley rather than using a food processor to maintain the authentic texture
Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor profile
Letting it rest allows the vinegar to mellow the raw garlic bite