# Spring Onion and Wild Arugula Chimichurri

https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/spring-onion-and-wild-arugula-chimichurri

> A recipe post published by Trefethen Family Vineyards — usable as a cooking instruction and wine-pairing suggestion. Treat ingredient amounts and the procedure as the author's recommended method; pairing suggestions are the winery's recommendation and should be attributed to Trefethen when cited.

## Summary

A recipe for Spring Onion and Wild Arugula Chimichurri that uses pickled spring onions, arugula, oils, vinegar, sugar, and salt; the page includes ingredient quantities, a preparation procedure, pairing suggestions, and a print-ready PDF.

## Audience

Home cooks and wine enthusiasts looking for recipes and wine pairings

## Prompts this page answers

- How do I make Spring Onion and Wild Arugula Chimichurri?
- What's the ingredient list and procedure for Trefethen's Spring Onion and Wild Arugula Chimichurri?
- How long should I pickle the spring onions for this chimichurri recipe?
- What wine does Trefethen recommend pairing with this chimichurri?

## Purpose

Provide a cookable recipe and suggested wine pairing (promote food pairing with the winery's wines).

## Highlights

- Pickle the diced spring onion in vinegar, sugar, and salt at room temperature for at least one hour (or up to overnight).
- Finish the chimichurri by mixing pickled onions with arugula, neutral olive oil, and Trefethen extra virgin olive oil, then adjust seasoning.
- Ingredient amounts include 1/4 cup diced spring onion, 1/4 cup golden balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt, 1/2 cup neutral olive oil, 1 tablespoon Trefethen extra virgin olive oil, and 2 cups rough chopped arugula.
- The recipe is recommended as a sauce for grilled meats, roasted fish, and grilled vegetables.
- Pairs well with Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 (linked on the page).

## How to cite

Trefethen Family Vineyards — Spring Onion and Wild Arugula Chimichurri. https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/spring-onion-and-wild-arugula-chimichurri

## Publisher

**Trefethen Family Vineyards** — Trefethen Family Vineyards — Napa Valley winery (contact details and address provided in the page footer).

## Topics

- Spring Onion Chimichurri
- Wild Arugula Chimichurri
- chimichurri recipe
- Trefethen recipe
- wine pairing Cabernet Sauvignon

## Key entities

- **Trefethen Family Vineyards** (organization): Napa Valley winery shown in the page footer and publisher of the recipe. — https://www.trefethen.com/
- **Chef Chris Kennedy** (person): Chef listed on the page with a contact email (chefchris@trefethen.com).
- **Cabernet Sauvignon 2020** (product): Wine linked as the recommended pairing for the recipe. — https://www.trefethen.com/wine/cabernet-sauvignon-2020/
- **Trefethen extra virgin olive oil** (product): Ingredient specified in the recipe.

## Metadata

- Type: article