chimichurri

American  

[chim-ee-choor-ee] / ˌtʃɪm iˈtʃʊər i /

noun

1. an Argentinian sauce of fresh parsley, oregano, red chiles, lemon zest, vinegar, and olive oil, often served with grilled meat.

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Etymology

Origin of chimichurri

First recorded in 1955–60; from Latin American Spanish (Argentina, Uruguay); further origin uncertain

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chimichurri

“You can make a salsa verde or a chimichurri out of it,” he added, noting that the ramp also pairs well with proteins like beef and chicken as well as pork and fish.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026

“That night we served the hard-boiled eggs with a piquant herbaceous dressing that is somewhere at the intersection of gremolata, chimichurri and paradise,” he continued.

From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2025

When I could find ñoquis made without egg I would order them with chimichurri sauce.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2024

“I’ve even used them to create salsa or chimichurri for steaks,” he said.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2024

At the dinner, the chicken was served on a skewer and flavored with chimichurri sauce.

From Reuters ● Jul. 20, 2023