Basil Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

by Jillian Leslie on

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Chimichurri sauce brings a brightness to any sandwich, especially a homemade caprese!

[

It add that extra pop of flavor from the lemon juice and red wine vinegar. For those of you who don’t know, chimichurri is an Argentinian marinade made from parsley, garlic, olive oil, red pepper, and red wine vinegar (we added basil to tie it in with the caprese).

BASIL CHIMICHURRI

Directions:

Combine olive oil, parsley, basil, red wine vinegar, garlic, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Mix. If you can, let it sit an hour or two to let the flavors develop. If you are impatient, it is still good!

BASIL CHIMICHURRI CAPRESE SANDWICH

Directions:

To build a Caprese sandwich, start by liberally spreading the chimichuri on the bottom half of the bread. Add two big slices of tomato, then two big slices of buffalo mozzerella. Finish it off with two big basil leaves and a dash of salt and pepper. Put the top on and… delicious! You will probably have enough tomato left over for at least a couple more sandwiches.

Basil Chimichurri Caprese Sandwich

Chimichurri sauce brings a brightness to any sandwich, especially a homemade caprese!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Rest: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 465kcal
Author: Jillian Tohber Leslie

Ingredients

Sauce

  • ½ cup fresh parsley chopped fine
  • 2 tablespoons basil chopped fine
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoons kosher salt to taste

Sandwich

  • One large baguette cut into quarters
  • 2 heirloom tomatoes
  • 8 fresh basil leaves
  • 8 slices of fresh buffalo mozzarella
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine olive oil, parsley, basil, red wine vinegar, garlic, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Mix. If you can, let it sit an hour or two to let the flavors develop. If you are impatient, it is still good!
  • To build a Caprese sandwich, start by liberally spreading the chimichuri on the bottom half of the bread. Add two big slices of tomato, then two big slices of buffalo mozzarella.
  • Finish it off with two big basil leaves and a dash of salt and pepper. Put the top on and… delicious! You will probably have enough tomato left over for at least a couple more sandwiches.

Notes

Make the sauce ahead of time so the flavors are well incorporated, but assemble the sandwiches just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 1229mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3158IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 1429mg | Iron: 3mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Here’s how my four sandwiches turned out!

I wrapped them in parchment paper, tied them with bakers’ twine, grabbed four peaches that taste like flowers and off we went to the park, not necessarily a long car ride, but a great afternoon with delicious food. 🙂

Comment

add your comment