Italian Salsa Verde (Green Sauce)

Submitted by Inside the Rustic Kitchen

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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, soups or with the Italian Chili.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic (peeled)
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 4 mini gherkins (around 2 tablespoons, chopped)
  • 3 anchovies
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Zest and juice 1/2 a lemon

Instructions

Food Processor Method

  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.