Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients
1/2 Cup Virgin Olive Oil
Juice of one lemon
1 Cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/4 Cup fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
1/4 Cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped coarsely
2 minced shallots or
1/2 brown onion, chopped coarsely.
1 red jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and chopped coarsely or 1/2 tsp ground red pepper.
1 Tsp salt

Preparation
Combine the ingredients in a blender or food processor and chop but do not puree. Add the oil last. Use fresh or chill in the refrigerator. Serves 6.

Commentary
This sauce is excellent on chicken, turkey, fish or red meats. It is the Argentinean national condiment. The fresh vegetables in this sauce are an excellent source of many vitamins, minerals and flavenoids.

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