Name: Salsa Verde Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 small pack fresh tarragon or fresh fennel fronds, roughly chopped; 1 large pack fresh parsley, roughly chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed (use wild garlic if you have it); 3tsp Dijon mustard; 3tbsp capers, rinsed and roughly chopped; 200ml extra virgin olive oil; 2tbsp red wine vinegar; 1tsp sea salt

Literally translating to ‘green sauce’, salsa verde is often served in Italy as an accompaniment to light pasta dishes, as a dressing for summer salads or paired with roasted chicken or fish for a main meal. Whilst it is similar in appearance to green pesto, particularly the classic pesto alla Genovese, they are not the same thing, though they are often confused outside of Italy. The key difference between pesto and salsa verde is that the latter does not contain pine nuts or cheese, two of the key ingredients in the traditional Ligurian pesto. A delicious salsa verde is incredibly quick to whip up and is the perfect pairing for many varieties of fresh pasta. Try our recipe today!

Salsa Verde Recipe

tarragon fennel fronds, roughly chopped

pack fresh parsley, roughly chopped

garlic, crushed (use wild garlic if you have it)

Dijon mustard

capers,

extra virgin olive oil

2tbsp red wine vinegar

1tsp sea salt

Combine the chopped herbs, garlic and salt in a large bowl.

Mix in the mustard and the chopped capers. Pour in the olive oil and combine thoroughly.

Finally, slowly add the vinegar, tasting the sauce as you go to ensure it doesn’t become overpowered.

Serve with pasta or a fresh salad. Buon appetito!

Salsa Verde Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Cost: $9.35 /serving

Author : Naomi Lane

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