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Italian Salsa Verde

How to make Italian Salsa Verde in just 5 minutes! This tangy, fresh and vibrant green sauce is packed with flavour and is so easy to make. Serve it with steak, vegetables, pasta or on a pulled pork sandwich!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 172 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh basil (15g)
  • 1 cup fresh parsley (15g)
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 4 mini gherkins (around 2 tbsp chopped)
  • 3 anchovies
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (80ml)
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes chilli flakes optional
  • Zest and juice of half a lemon

Instructions

Food processor method
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  1. Put all ingredients in a food processor and blitz to a smooth but rough texture.
  2. Pour into a ramekin or small mason jar for later or serve immediately.
By hand
  1. Place all ingredients except the olive oil and lemon juice on a cutting board in a small pile. Finely chop everything together until it's finely chopped and combined.
  2. Add the chopped mixture to a small bowl and add the olive oil and lemon juice, stir to combine and serve.

Notes

  • Anchovies -
  • Red pepper flakes -
  • Ways to use this sauce - serve this sauce with cooked vegetables, with eggs, on top of hearty soups, steak or on sandwiches such as our slow cooker Italian pulled pork and focaccia sandwich!
  • Anchovies - If you're not a fan of anchovies don't worry this sauce does not have a fishy taste it just adds seasoning. If you'd rather skip them make sure to taste the sauce for additional salt and add as needed.
  • Red pepper flakes - this ingredient is optional, I just add a small pinch so it adds flavour without too much heat.
  • Leftovers and freezing - leftovers will store well in the fridge (covered) for 3-5 days or can be frozen. Thaw completely before using.

Nutrition Information

Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 77mg (3%) Potassium 112mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1617IU (32%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172

% Daily Value*

Calories 172kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 77mg 3%
Potassium 112mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1617IU 32%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.