Mediterranean Diet Chimichurri Sauce
Brighten up your meals with this Mediterranean Diet Chimichurri Sauce, a fresh and zesty twist on the classic Argentinian condiment with a Mediterranean flair. Packed with fragrant flat-leaf parsley, basil, and mint, this herbaceous sauce gets a tangy kick from red wine vinegar and lemon juice, with a subtle heat from red pepper flakes. Combined with the richness of extra virgin olive oil and the bold flavors of garlic, this vibrant sauce is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a topping for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a dip, it’s a versatile and healthy addition to your Mediterranean diet. Made with wholesome ingredients, it’s bursting with antioxidants and heart-healthy benefits. This no-cook recipe is as easy as it is delicious and can be stored for a week, making it an ideal option for meal prep enthusiasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Flat-leaf parsley
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped parsley, basil, and mint leaves.
Add the minced garlic cloves to the herb mixture.
Pour in the red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, stirring until all the ingredients are well blended.
Stir in the red pepper flakes, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Let the sauce sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the chimichurri sauce freshly made over grilled meats or vegetables, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.4 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1256 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 494 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1181 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
