salsa verde (green sauce)

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 1

How to make delicious Salsa Verde for your next meal

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

10 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

140

Sugar

Fat

15g

Salsa Verde, also known as green sauce, is a traditional sauce from Italy that has been around for centuries. This sauce is a mixture of fresh herbs, garlic, capers, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and olive oil. It is a refreshing accompaniment to fish, chicken, and vegetables. The tangy and flavorful sauce is easy to make and adds a unique taste to any meal. Whether you're grilling, baking, or frying, salsa verde will take your dish to the next level.

Instructions

1.	Add garlic and salt to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
2.	Add parsley, capers, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and black pepper and pulse until everything is blended well.
3.	Continuing to pulse, slowly pour in the olive oil until the sauce is well combined.
4.	Taste and add additional salt and pepper as needed.

PROS

Salsa verde is a fresh and flavorful sauce that adds zest to any dish.

It is easy to make and can be used on a wide variety of foods, making it a versatile addition to any meal.

CONS

The high content of capers and garlic makes this sauce too strong for some people.

Also, since it has olive oil as its main ingredient, it can be high in calories if overused.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Salsa verde is a healthy alternative to other condiments like ketchup and mayonnaise.
It is low in calories, carbohydrates, and sugar.
Plus, the parsley used in this recipe is an excellent source of vitamins C and A, and capers can be beneficial in regulating blood pressure levels.

	1 clove garlic , cut in half
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	3 bunches parsley ( about 2 cups and I use Italian parsley )
	1/3 cup olive oil
	3 tablespoons capers , drained
	3 tablespoons lemon juice
	1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
	1/8 teaspoon black pepper