This Italian Chimichurri Sauce Recipe (also known as salsa verde) is good on meat, fish, chicken, vegetables. It is so good, that even people (Mom) who claim not to like capers couldn’t get enough of it. We’ve eaten it on grilled mahi, grilled steak, roasted potatoes, and I’m sure we’ll come up with more dishes that benefit from a generous scoop of this lovely sauce.
Italian Chimichurri Sauce
A delicious salsa verde that can be served with meat, seafood, and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 cup EVOO
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 cups Italian flat leaf parsley
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup capers
- 1 pinch cayenne
Instructions
- Finely chop the parsley.
- Mince or crush the garlic.
- Drain and finely chop the capers.
- Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Notes
Make this in advance so the flavors meld.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 167Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 273mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g
I adapted this Italian Chimichurri Sauce Recipe from a Fresh20 recipe. My sister bought the gluten free Fresh 20 meal plan, and she bought my Dad the vegetarian one. Last summer we collaborated on a lot of dinners by just doubling up the ingredients so that there was enough food for 8 of us. Everything we made from their meal plans was delicious.
Italian Chimichurri on Mahi Mahi with Kale Salad
Never tried this sauce. Sounds really delicious and full of flavors. Will give it a try.
I like this Italian style one. I love chimichurri sauce, like to add it in bread rolls and sea food. Your version is perfect
I never tried making Chimichurri, thank you for this recipe. I will make one tomorrow.
Ohh now I don’t think I’ve ever tried anything like this before! I most definitely need to give it a whirl!
This is delicious on steak! This recipe turned out perfect!
I didn’t know there was an Italian version! I can’t wait to give it a try!
I will definitely make this sauce. I’ve tried it in Italy and I loved it. It’s so flavorful!
I’ve made something similar to this and it was really good, but I lost the recipe. I’ll have to try this recipe!
Oh I love this sauce. Actually, I love dipping bread in it. Makes a great appetizer.
Chimichurri is my favorite sauce I use it with a lot of things not only over streak but for garnishing empanadas, so yummy!
This sauce looks really yummy. Looking forward to giving it a try.
That sauce looks so good and putting it on so many things is a great idea. I will try and make this for one of my dishes soon.
Oh yum, this looks so good! I will be trying this out for dinner. I’ve always liked chimichurri sauce.
Thanks! I made it the other day and we ate it on shrimp, rice and broccoli. Last night we finished it off on salmon and mashed potatoes. Everyone I've made it for loves it.
Hi Lizzie! I found you at Jam Hands Wonderful Wednesday. I LOVE traditional chimichurri sauces. This idea of Italian style is amazing! I can not wait to try it. Thank you for posting it at the party. Pinning!