Chimichurri and Fresh Salad with Chicken

Chimichurri as a sauce or dressing is the best for so many uses. it’s seriously amazing. If you’re not familiar, it is a Argentinean sauce made with parsley, garlic, peppers and oil. It’s great for cooking meat, empanadas, and veggies.

Currently I made some delicious chimichurri and Melissa’s Produce saw it on my instastories and offered to send me some delish produce in order to remake it for the blog. They have great produce available online and in the stores.

Okay, so to the recipe. You can always add more oil or spice, but this has been my favorite version so far.

Ingredients for Chimichurri Dressing:

• 1 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
• 1/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped
• 1 Tbsp oregano fresh, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 Tbsp red onion finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno deseeded and halved
• 2 tsp red chili pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• pinch salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin

Ingredients for Salad:

• 12 ounces Mixed lettuce
• 2 heirloom tomatoes chopped
• 1/2 cucumber chopped
• 2 grilled chicken breasts chopped
• Chimichurri

How to make Chimichurri Dressing:

1. Put all herbs, garlic, onion, chilis, vinegar in a blender or processor. Blend.
2. Add oil, salt and pepper. Stir with a spoon.
3. Place in a jar and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

How to make the Salad:

1. Toss lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, chicken and chimchurri.
2. Plate and serve.

Other Soups and Salads to Try:

• Spring Mix Salad with Cilantro Parmesan Vinaigrette and Chicken
• Veg-Heavy Tortilla Soup
• Vegan Sage & Garlic White Bean Soup
• Soup and Chili Roundup