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Simple chimichurri sauce with fresh parsley and garlic

Simple Chimichurri

A fresh, uncooked herb sauce of parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar and olive oil with a little heat. Ready in 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped, about 1 bunch
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup olive oil

Method
 

  1. Add the parsley, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to a bowl.
  2. Stir in the vinegar, then the olive oil.
  3. Let the sauce sit for 10 minutes so the flavors blend.
  4. Taste, adjust the salt and vinegar and serve.

Notes

  • Replace half of the parsley with cilantro for a different flavor.
  • Lemon juice can be used in place of the vinegar.
  • Use it as a marinade for steak, chicken or vegetables.