Chimichurri Sauce from Argentina

Description
You can mince the ingredients by hand or use a food processor, which is faster and easier. There are many variations on this condiment, and it is used on meat, rice, empanadas, etc.
 * 1 cup
 * 2 hours (5 minutes actual work)

Ingredients

 * ½ cup olive oil
 * 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
 * ⅓ cup minced fresh cilantro
 * 1 clove garlic
 * 2 minced shallots
 * 1 teaspoon minced basil or thyme or oregano (or mixture)
 * salt and pepper

Directions

 * 1) Combine all ingredients and let set for at least 2 hours before serving.