Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce
Add some South American flair to your meal with this flavorful sauce, which can be used on meat, fish, or vegetables as a marinade or poured over your finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, lightly packed and chopped without the stalks
- 4 garlic cloves, minced nutrition facts
- 1/8 teaspoon salt nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano nutrition facts
- 2 tablespoons green onion, minced nutrition facts
- 1/2 cup olive oil nutrition facts
- 3/4 cup vinegar nutrition facts
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice nutrition facts
- 1/4 cup water
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates | 1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 55 mg | 1% |
Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until well chopped, but not pureed.
- Spoon the sauce over grilled meats, poultry, seafood, or vegetables. This sauce can also be used as a marinade.
Notes
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Source
Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes/ Platillos Latinos Sabrosos y Saludables US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/argentinian-chimichurri-sauce, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.
General nutrition information, not medical advice.