Name: Mint Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh parsley; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/3 cup extra light olive oil; 1 garlic clove; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1 tablespoon shallot, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; (optional) 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Published on 04/03/23

by Erin Jensen

Mint Chimichurri is one of our favorite sauces to drizzle over our ultimate roast leg of lamb recipe, grilled lamb chops or on any meat or veggie that needs a lil’ something. Flavors of mint, lemon, and garlic instantly adds a wow factor to any dish

Mint chimichurri in a food processor with a spoon scooping out a bit.

The Best Mint Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

It’s amazing how just a few simple ingredients can come together to create a full flavored dipping sauce, condiment, or marinade. No matter how you use this chumuchurri with mint, it’s sure to be the star of the show. With a few simple ingredients and a food processor, you’ll have this dipping sauce whipped up in under 10 minutes, making it a simple add-on to any meal.

Love Chimichurri – try our Classic Chimichurri with Marinated Flank Steak or on a Grilled Steak Rice Bowl!

What You Will Need

fresh parsley – Brings a clean, peppery taste and an unmistakeable aromatic oil, giving it the freshest flavor.
fresh mint leaves – Slightly sweet and subtly cool, this little leaf makes each bite refreshing.
extra virgin olive oil – A light, clean oil that has a plethora heart healthy fats and antioxidants.
garlic – Equal parts peppery, earthy, butter, and pungent.
dried oregano leaves – A subtle balance between sweet, spicy, and earthy.
shallot – Milder and sweeter than a traditional onion.
lemon juice – Adds brightness and the right amount of citrus.
red wine vinegar – A robust fruit forward vinegar.
kosher salt & ground black pepper – Just a bit to enhance all of these beautiful flavors.
red pepper flakes – Just a bit for some subtle heat.

How Do You Make Mint Chimichurri

Start by gathering and measuring all of your fresh ingredients and place them in your trusty food processor.

Mint chimichurri ingreidedints in a food processor.

Recipe Tip:

We always have a handful of lemons in the fridge for when any recipe needs a little lightening up. Whether we’re juicing, zesting, or slicing, having fresh lemons on hand is a must for any home cook.

A hand pouring a small bowl of lemon juice into the food processor.

Blend all of the ingredients together until it has a smooth consistency.

All of the chimichurri ingredients blended in the food processor.

Using a small spoon, give your chimichurri a taste and adjust salt, red pepper flakes, and/or garlic to your liking.

A spoon scooping out some of the sauce from the food processsor.

What To Serve Chimichurri With

While most people make mint chimichurri for lamb, its one of those condiments that truly tastes good with most proteins or side dishes thanks to its bold and refreshing flavors. Here are some of our favorite ways to serve it.

Lamb Chops – Lamb has been served with mint for centuries. Because a lamb’s diet includes fresh clover and ryegrass, its meat carries those flavors through, making it a complementary protein to be served with mint. We love these Pan-Seared Lamb Chops or these Grilled Lamb Chops and serve alongside some Lemon Couscous!
Burgers – Put it on any burger and thank us later, but be sure to try it on our lamb burger for the ultimate flavor combination.
Grilled Steak – Get ready for a light, refreshing bite at your next cookout.
Grilled Shrimp – Light mint flavors paired with an equally light protein will provide all the summery vibes.
Steak Salad – Use mint chimichurri in place of salad dressing for a light crisp flavor throughout.
Grilled Veggies – Brighten up any veggie platter with just a drizzle.
Grains – Liven up your next bowl of Instant Pot jasmine rice with a dollop mixed in or scoop some up on a piece of grilled bread.

Two lamb chops drizzled with mint chimichurri on a bed of cous cous on a plate.

Recipe FAQs

spice level – Most of the spiciness level comes from garlic. We felt like one clove was right, but feel free to adjust to your liking.
how long does mint chimichurri last – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Pinterest image showing a spoonfull of mint chimichurri, the recipe title, and the sauce drizzled over lamb chops.

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