Asparagus with Scallion Chimichurri Sauce Recipe — The Mom 100

Ingredients

• 6 scallions ((trimmed and roughly chopped; white and green parts))
• ¾ cup parsley leaves
• 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves ((or 1 teaspoon dried oregano))
• ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ((divided))
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ((to taste))
• 2 pounds asparagus ((ends trimmed))
• ½ cup chopped green olives such as Castelvetrano ((optional))
• Red pepper flakes ((optional))