RECIPE

Salsa Verde

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN
  • SERVINGS: makes 3 cups

Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson considers this emerald-colored condiment to be Italy's quintessential dipping sauce. He serves the rich basil-parsley salsa, flavored with piquant cornichons and capers, with everything from bread sticks and grilled vegetables to roasted meat and fish.

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN
  • SERVINGS: makes 3 cups
  • BASIC-EASY
  • FAST
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 2 cups basil leaves
    2. 3 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves
    3. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped cornichons
    4. 2 tablespoons drained capers
    5. 1 medium shallot, chopped
    6. 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
    7. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    8. 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    9. 3/4 cup vegetable oil
    10. Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients except the salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Scrape the salsa into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

Make Ahead

The Salsa Verde can be refrigerated overnight.

Serve With

Grilled Capon.