5 from 27 votes
Best Italian Salsa Verde
Salsa Verde translates to green sauce in Italian and it's a staple in Italian cuisine. It's a traditional sauce from Northern Italy, used to accompany a variety of meats and vegetables. It's a very easy to make and very versatile sauce.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
148 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic finely minced or grated
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon capers drained and rinsed under cold water, then roughly chopped
- 2 anchovy fillet minced, optional but highly recommended
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup flat-leaf parsley finely chopped, Italian
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Notes
- Italian salsa verde is best enjoyed on the same day it’s made, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Taste your Salsa Verde as you go and adjust the seasoning to get the perfect balance of salty, tangy, and herby flavors.
- If you prefer a chunkier sauce, chop the ingredients by hand. For a smoother sauce, a food processor or blender works well.
- Italian salsa verde is best enjoyed on the same day it’s made, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Taste your Salsa Verde as you go and adjust the seasoning to get the perfect balance of salty, tangy, and herby flavors.
- If you prefer a chunkier sauce, chop the ingredients by hand. For a smoother sauce, a food processor or blender works well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1.48kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
163g
(251%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
(100%)
Monounsaturated Fat
119g
(595%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
278mg
(12%)
Potassium
359mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
4.104IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
73mg
(81%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1.48kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 163g | 251% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 119g | 595% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 278mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4.104IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 73mg | 81% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.