Name: Classic Chimichurri Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup Fresh Italian Parsley; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Fresh Oregano; 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar; 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt & black pepper to taste

Classic Chimichurri Sauce

This raw, herbaceous condiment slices through the heavy richness of grilled proteins with immediate, sharp clarity. Finely minced greens and pungent aromatics steep in a tangy, oiled bath, blooming into a potent flavor enhancer. It provides an instantaneous, lively contrast that wakes up the palate with every bite.

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Prep Time 10 mins Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 8 Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

1 cup Fresh Italian Parsley (finely chopped)
4 cloves Garlic (minced)
2 tbsp Fresh Oregano (or 1 tbsp dried)
¹⁄₂ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
¹⁄₂ tsp Kosher Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine the chopped herbs, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
Whisk in the Red Wine Vinegar and then slowly stir in the Olive Oil.
Resting is Key: Let the sauce sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge) before serving to let the flavors meld.

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Classic Chimichurri Sauce