Easy Chimichurri Sauce Recipe (Dairy Free)

Name: Easy Chimichurri Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro (stems and leaves); 1 cup fresh parsley (stems and leaves); 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 cloves garlic; 3/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 – 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoons to 1teaspoons coarse salt

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pouring chimichurri sauce off a spoon into a filled jar

Why I love this chimichurri recipe

Oh man. How do I even begin to tell you how much I love chimichurri. I can’t for the life of me remember when I first had it, but I can tell you that it was love at first bite. I’ve been completely obsessed with chimichurri ever since.

It’s a staple in our house, and even though my kids have slowly turned into picky eaters, they will eat this stuff on anything. And, I’m not complaining. You know my love for cilantro.

I was hesitant to share my recipe because it’s necessarily an authentic recipe, but a few readers requested it after I shared the recipe on Instagram stories.

chimichurri sauce in a jar with a covered spoon to the side

Here’s what you need to make chimichurri

Ingredients: cilantro, parsley, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, garlic and a few other pantry staples such as olive and salt & pepper. See my basic grocery list for our full guide to stocking your pantry.

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Equipment:

all of the ingredients for the chimichurri sauce in a food processor

chimichurri sauce freshly blended in the food processor

How to make chimichurri

Prep your ingredients. Make sure to wash your herbs. You don’t really need to measure them, but you can if you want. You can and should use the stems, especially of the cilantro. They have the most flavor!

Blend until smooth. Measure everything else and place it in the bowl of a food processor or blender, and blend until there are no large pieces let and the chimichurri has reached a uniform consistency. Adjust seasoning to taste and blend again if necessary.

Refrigerate until ready to use. Transfer your chimichurri sauce to a mason jar or refrigerator container and chill until ready to use. As long as you used fresh ingredients, the sauce should last for up to a week in the fridge.

dipping a spoon into a jar of chimichurri sauce

FAQ’s and tips for making chimichurri sauce

What is chimichurri sauce used for?

Chimichurri sauce can be used for a wide range of things including marinades, dipping sauces, or even drizzled over meat and vegetables! Perfect for getting a taste of freshness added to your plate.

How long does chimichurri last?

Believe it or not, if you keep your chimichurri in a sealed container in the fridge, you can expect it to survive well for up to 3 weeks!

Can you freeze chimichurri?

Absolutely! I recommend freezing it in an ice tray so that it’s nicely portioned for future meals. Once the “ice cubes” have frozen solid, transfer to a plastic freezer bag. Defrost and use as needed.

Tip for making chimichurri sauce

Use young parsley. Parsley is naturally a little bitter, but the older, darker, and more mature it gets- the more bitter it is.

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