Mediterranean Style Chimichurri Sauce

If you search “Chimichurri” in google you will see so many variations of this tasty sauce!

What is Chimichurri you ask? It’s a delicious garlic and tangy oil-based herb sauce that goes on top of meats, roasted veggies or tossed in a salad! It is simply so flavorful and versatile with only a few ingredients mixed together!

Check out this twist recipe which includes a great flavor combination to compliment your dish! We love adding it to Chicken shawarma tacos!

Mediterranean Style Chimichurri Sauce

Mediterranean variation of the traditional chimichurri sauce. Chimichurri is a special sauce of Argentine origin, used as a topping for grilled meats. This delicious variation can be topped on chicken kebabs, kefta, kobee and roasted vegetables.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, vegetarian

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 1

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1/4 red onion finely chopped
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic
• ▢ 1 jalapeno, deseeded and finely chopped
• ▢ 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• ▢ 1 tsp kosher salt
• ▢ 1 sprinkle red pepper flakes
• ▢ 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
• ▢ 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
• ▢ 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Twist

• ▢ 2-3 sprigs fresh mint

Instructions

 

• Step 1 Combine red onions, jalapeños, garlic, vinegar, and 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Let sit 15 minutes. 
• Step 2 Stir in finely chopped parsley, cilantro, and mint. Using a fork, add in olive oil and whisk until blended.  Cover in airtight container and chill at least 3 hours or up to overnight.

Twist

• add a small sprinkle of red pepper flakes and sprig of mint on top as garnish!

Keyword Chimichurri

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