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Salsa Verde recipe

Recipe video above. Salsa Verde is the Swiss Army knife of condiments! This herby, tangy and savoury green sauce goes with so many things, especially roasted and grilled meats, seafood and vegetables. It's featured in my Rosemary Garlic Rack of Lamb recipe.This Salsa Verde version is a variation on traditional Italian Salsa Verde, made with basil, parsley and mint, giving a lovely balance where no one herb dominates. It's a softer, more rounded and less pungent version which I feel is a bit more versatile for use.Want a classic Italian Salsa Verde? Add garlic and anchovies, and only use parsley.

Prep Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 526 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green basil , packed
  • 3/4 cup parsley , flatleaf; packed
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves , packed
  • 2 tbsp gherkins , roughly chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp capers
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 ice cube - for loosening but keeps the mixture green.
CLASSIC ITALIAN additions
  • 1 - 2 anchovies
  • 1/2 small garlic clove , roughly chopped
  • Substitute the basil and mint with more parsley

Instructions

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  1. Blitz - Place all ingredients in a tall container and blitz into a fine puree (or to the texture you prefer) using a stick blender. You could also use a small food processor.
  2. Serving: See in post for extensive list. Serve with steaks, chops or roasted lamb, beef, pork, chicken and seafood (especially great with fish!). It's also excellent with legumes, cooked vegetables and even eggs. You can also use it in the same ways as a tapenade or pesto: Spread on crostini, use in sandwiches, dress salads with it, toss with pasta!

Notes

  • Storage - keep in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days in the fridge. It can also be frozen for 3 months.
  • Nutrition - Calculated for one batch.

Nutrition Information

Calories 526cal (26%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 57g (88%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Sodium 1008mg (42%) Potassium 302mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 4267IU (85%) Vitamin C 37mg (41%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 526

% Daily Value*

Calories 526cal 26%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 57g 88%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 1008mg 42%
Potassium 302mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 4267IU 85%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Iron 4mg 22%

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