Description
Vibrant Argentine chimichurri sauce brings zesty herbal magic to grilled meats and vegetables with fresh parsley, garlic, and tangy vinegar. Rich Mediterranean influences merge seamlessly in this simple condiment, elevating you from ordinary cook to culinary adventurer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Herbs and Spices:
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Liquid and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant herb-infused dressing by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, tangy vinegar, minced garlic, kosher salt, crumbled dried oregano, fiery red pepper flakes, and smoky paprika in a medium mixing bowl.
- Gently fold in freshly chopped parsley, ensuring the delicate herbs are evenly distributed throughout the dressing.
- For a more integrated flavor profile, alternatively pulverize all ingredients using a traditional mortar and pestle or pulse in a food processor until smoothly combined.
- Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper flakes, or herbs to elevate the overall taste complexity.
- Drizzle this aromatic herb elixir generously over roasted or grilled seasonal vegetables, transforming simple produce into a culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Customize the herb blend by experimenting with different fresh herbs like basil, thyme, or rosemary for unique flavor profiles.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes to match personal heat preference.
- Use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil to enhance the overall taste and richness of the herb mixture.
- Store leftover herb sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg