Gather some fresh ingredients, toss them in the blender, and you’ve got a 7-Ingredient Homemade Chimichurri Sauce. It’s fresh, zesty, colorful, and adds the most delicious finishing touch to your favorite savory dishes!

Close up of Chimichurri in glass jar with a spoon

You may have noticed from my recent recipes that I am ALL ABOUT the Chimichurri Sauce lately! I use it as a topping in my Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Potatoes and tossed it into slaw for my Flank Steak Sliders with Chimichurri Slaw. In both cases, it totally elevates the dish and adds this fresh, fragrant flavor and splash of bright green happiness.

7-Ingredient Chimichurri - parsley, spices, garlic and olive oil on cutting board

Ingredients in Homemade Chimichurri Sauce

The ingredient list for this Homemade Chimichurri is all fresh and flavorful! It makes every dish feel just a little extra special. You’ll spend more time gathering ingredients than you will actually making the sauce…it’s just that simple.

  • Parsley – Buy this fresh in the produce section of the grocery store; it’s usually stored next to the cilantro! I use an entire bunch in this recipe, and I even leave the stems on.
  • Garlic – Since this is going into a blender or food processor, you don’t need to worry about dicing the garlic. Just use the flat edge of a knife to smash it and easily remove the skins.
  • Oregano – The dried oregano from your spice rack is perfect here.
  • Red wine vinegar – If you follow me on Instagram you know how much I love the Uncle Berch vinegars I get at the farmer’s market, but any red wine vinegar will do.
  • Red pepper flakes – You can adjust this if you prefer less heat! Start with just a little bit and increase as desired.
  • Olive oil – I will always recommend buying the highest quality olive oil you can. I think it makes a difference!
  • Salt – Just a pinch to start, and then you can add a bit more if you’d like.
7-Ingredient Chimichurri - parsley, spices, garlic in blender pouring in olive oil

Making Chimichurri consists of just blending everything in a food processor or blender…no extra steps or stress! This recipe will make about two cups, although I often double it to store in the refrigerator and use throughout the week. It also freezes really well if you don’t think you’ll use it in time!

Food Photography by Ashley Cuoco

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Close up of Chimichurri in glass jar with a spoon

7-Ingredient Chimichurri Sauce

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  • Author: Laney Schwartz
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Blender
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Description

Gather some fresh ingredients, toss them in the blender, and you’ve got a 7-Ingredient Homemade Chimichurri Sauce. It’s fresh, zesty, colorful, and adds the most delicious finishing touch to your favorite savory dishes!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups parsley (1 large bunch)
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ¾ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

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Notes

NOTES: this makes about 2 cups of sauce. You can easily cut the recipe in half but I like to have extra and store for the week and use it on everything! It also freezes well.

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