MSG Free Ginger Herb & Garlic Chimichurri
Fresh herbs, good olive oil, and a little patience — that's really all it takes to make a chimichurri that blows any bottled sauce out of the water. Parsley, cilantro, and oregano come together with minced garlic and a splash of apple cider vinegar for a bright, punchy condiment that works on just about everything. The ground ginger is a subtle but smart addition, adding a gentle warmth that rounds out the sharpness of the vinegar without overpowering the herbs. Store-bought sauces and marinades are notorious for hiding flavor enhancers and additives, so making your own from scratch is the only way to know exactly what's going in. Every single ingredient here is clean and whole, so you get all the bold flavor with none of the guesswork. That 15-minute resting period is worth every second — it's when the garlic mellows, the herbs soften, and the whole sauce transforms into something genuinely special. Drizzle it over grilled meat, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread and watch it disappear fast.
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8 servings
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- 1
Combine the parsley, cilantro, garlic, and oregano in a mixing bowl and stir together until evenly mixed.
- 2
Add the apple cider vinegar, salt, and ground ginger to the herb mixture and stir to combine.
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