Chimichurri

Chimichurri is a vinaigrette-style dip/marinade that hails from Argentina. Use it to top flank steaks or serve with grilled bell pepper halves topped with fresh mozzarella cheese--or just use it as a condiment for some warm baguettes. I'm getting hungry already.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 38 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons aji molido (Argentine ground red pepper)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together red wine vinegar, olive oil, parsley, garlic, aji molido, salt, oregano, pepper, and bay leaves in a bowl. Transfer to a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let the flavors blend for 2 hours before serving.