Chimichurri Sauce

This chimichurri sauce mixes parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and spices into a tangy herb sauce for drizzling, dipping, or marinating.

Prep
10 minutes
Total
10 minutes
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Ingredients

Serves/makes 6

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Rinse the parsley and cilantro well to remove any dirt or debris. Shake as much water off the leaves as possible.

  2. 2.

    Pull the parsley and cilantro leaves from their stems, then chop them finely.

  3. 3.

    Mince the garlic.

  4. 4.

    Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, crushed red pepper, salt, chopped parsley, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.

  5. 5.

    Stir to combine.

  6. 6.

    Use the sauce immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.

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Notes

  • Red wine vinegar is the traditional vinegar for chimichurri; it adds tang and acidity. Apple cider vinegar can be used 1:1 in a pinch, but it gives the sauce a fruitier, less traditional flavor.
  • Mild with 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Omit it for no heat, or increase to 1/2 teaspoon for more kick; the heat builds a little as it sits, so taste again after 10–15 minutes before adding more. For extra spice, add finely minced jalapeño with the seeds removed, or stir in 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce.

Adapted from Budget Bytes on June 14, 2026