Best 9 Salsa Verde Caper And Parsley Sauce Recipes

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Salsa Verde, meaning "green sauce" in Spanish, is an incredibly versatile condiment that adds vibrant flavor to various dishes. Originating in Italy, this sauce is traditionally made with fresh parsley, capers, anchovies, garlic, and olive oil. In this article, we present two distinct variations of Salsa Verde: the classic Italian recipe and a unique Mexican-inspired version.

1. Classic Italian Salsa Verde: This recipe stays true to the traditional Italian roots of the sauce, featuring a harmonious blend of fresh parsley, capers, anchovies, garlic, and olive oil. The tangy capers and salty anchovies complement each other perfectly, while the parsley and garlic provide a delightful freshness and aroma. This classic Salsa Verde is a fantastic accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, roasted vegetables, and even pasta.

2. Mexican-Inspired Salsa Verde: This variation infuses the classic Italian recipe with a vibrant Mexican twist. Instead of parsley, it utilizes fresh cilantro, adding a distinctive and aromatic flavor. Additionally, serrano peppers are included, bringing a touch of heat to balance the tanginess of the capers and anchovies. This Mexican-inspired Salsa Verde is perfect for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and nachos, adding a burst of flavor to your favorite Mexican dishes.

Both variations of Salsa Verde are easy to make and require minimal ingredients, making them accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. Versatile and flavorful, these sauces are sure to elevate any meal, whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a cozy dinner at home.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ITALIAN SALSA VERDE, A TANGY GREEN ITALIAN CONDIMENT



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The Italian Salsa Verde is a sharp, piquant, salty and herby green sauce that will electrify your senses and leave them hysterical in anticipation of the next mouthful!

Provided by Azlin Bloor

Categories     Sauces     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp capers in salt
4 anchovies (in salt or in oil)
½ slice day old white bread
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
90 g (large handful) flat leaf parsley
1 large boiled egg yolk (optional)
1 medium clove garlic
125 ml EV olive oil (you might not need all)

Steps:

  • Rinse the capers and place them in a small bowl of room temperature water to soak while you get the other ingredients ready.
  • Do the same with the anchovies if they are salted, if in oil, just pat them dry with a kitchen paper.
  • Tear the bread up, place in a small saucer, and pour the vinegar over, squashing down the bread to soak the vinegar up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 61 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN SALSA VERDE WITH PARSLEY AND CAPERS RECIPE



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This bright green sauce made from parsley, olive oil, and garlic is thick and rich, with a briny kick. It's delicious with poached and simmered meats, eggs, and on sandwiches.

Provided by Daniel Gritzer

Categories     Salsa

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems (3-ounce; 80g), roughly chopped
2 tablespoons salted capers (3/4 ounce; 25g), soaked in cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess salt
4 oil-packed anchovy fillets (about 1/2 ounce; 15g)
2 medium cloves garlic
1 large hard boiled egg
2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh juice from 1 lemon
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (90ml) extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a blender jar, or using an immersion blender, purée together parsley, capers, anchovies, garlic, boiled egg, and lemon juice until creamy; scrape down sides as necessary to blend everything evenly. Add olive oil and pulse briefly to emulsify. Season with salt.
  • Salsa verde can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize Makes about 1 cup, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PUNGENT PARSLEY AND CAPER SAUCE



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This irresistible sauce is a variation of Italian salsa verde, which is often served with cold meat. This sauce also goes well with grains, vegetables and fish, or it can simply be spooned onto bread.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, condiments, sauces and gravies

Time 20m

Yield About 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ounce Italian or French bread, crusts removed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, Champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 garlic clove, halved, green shoot removed
1 cup, tightly packed, flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon mint or basil leaves
2 tablespoons capers
1 hard-boiled egg yolk
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt
freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the bread and vinegar, and toss together. Let sit for 10 minutes, then tear the bread into small pieces.
  • Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and drop in the garlic. Once it is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop the processor and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the herbs to the processor, and pulse several times until contents are finely chopped. Add the bread, capers and egg yolk to the bowl, and turn on the processor for about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides, then turn on again and add the olive oil in a slow stream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 149, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 70 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SALSA VERDE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons capers
2 anchovy fillets
2 cloves garlic
1 lemon, finely zested, plus 1/4 cup lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the parsley, oil, capers, anchovies, garlic, lemon zest and juice and a few grinds of pepper in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and serve.

SALSA VERDE (CAPER AND PARSLEY SAUCE)



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Categories     Sauce     Food Processor     Herb     Mustard     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Shallot     Parsley     Capers     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons capers, preferably packed in salt, or drained bottled capers
1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • If using capers packed in salt, in a small bowl soak in water to cover by 2 inches for 15 minutes and drain. In a food processor combine all ingredients except vinegar and finely chop. Salsa verde may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salsa verde to room temperature before proceeding. Just before serving, stir in vinegar.

RAISIN-CAPER SALSA VERDE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup golden raisins, roughly chopped
1/2 cup washed, salted button capers (regular capers fine if button not available), roughly chopped
1/2 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1 lemon, juiced, plus a pinch grated rind
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Rehydrate raisins by pouring boiling water over them and leave for 1 hour to rehydrate. Drain the raisins and add to the capers and parsley. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Serve with grilled lamb.

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH SALSA VERDE



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Categories     Marinate     Roast     Sauté     Low Carb     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Beef Tenderloin     Fall     Chill     Thyme     Shallot     Parsley     Capers     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon ground pepper
1 2 1/2-pound whole beef tenderloin, trimmed
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons thyme, coarse salt and pepper on baking sheet. Roll tenderloin in spice mixture. Cover; chill 3 hours.
  • Mix olive oil, capers, parsley, shallot and 1 tablespoon thyme in bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add tenderloin; cook until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet. Roast until meat thermometer inserted into center registers 125°F. for rare, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes. Serve tenderloin with salsa.

SALSA VERDE (GREEN SAUCE)



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Try our delicious salsa verde recipe with tarragon, parsley, capers and wild garlic. This herby green sauce is perfect with traditional roast chicken and fish

Provided by Rosie Birkett

Categories     Side dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1small pack tarragon
2 small packs flat-leaf parsley
30g wild garlic (or 2 garlic cloves)
3 tsp Dijon mustard
40g small capers , drained, rinsed and roughly chopped
200ml extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp sherry vinegar

Steps:

  • Chop the herbs and garlic, mixing with 1 tsp sea salt, until very fine.
  • Add the mustard and capers, and combine. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the olive oil.
  • Add the vinegar, little by little, stirring and tasting as you go - trust your palate!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 51 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 2.4 milligram of sodium

FRESH HERB SALSA VERDE



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A relish made with your favorite fresh herbs adds quick flavor to a variety of foods.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups mixed fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, and cilantro
1 garlic clove
1 1/4 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
3 anchovy fillets
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine herbs, garlic, and vinegar; if desired, add capers and anchovy fillets. Pulse until coarsely chopped, 20 seconds. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have capers, you can substitute chopped pickles or olives.
  • You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes to taste.
  • For a smoother sauce, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
  • Salsa verde is a versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes, such as fish, chicken, vegetables, and pasta.

Conclusion:

Salsa verde is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that can add a burst of flavor to any dish. With its bright, herbaceous flavor and vibrant green color, it's a perfect way to dress up your favorite meals. Whether you're using it as a condiment, a marinade, or a dipping sauce, salsa verde is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some extra flavor to your cooking, give salsa verde a try. You won't be disappointed.

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