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Italian Salsa Verde

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salsa verde made with parsley, mint, anchovies, garlic and olive oil served with lamb
Italian salsa verde so easy to make, this salsa dressing is perfect with any meat or fish dishes. Great addition to your BBQ and so easy to make!

Italian Salsa Verde is a raw green sauce which is fantastic companion for your BBQ, grilled fish or meat dishes. So easy and simple to make, will take only 5 minutes and you will never buy it again in the supermarket. Made with parsley, anchovies, capers, mint, garlic and olive oil. In fact this dressing will add refreshing taste to your dish, you can even use it as a dipping sauce for raw or grilled vegetables.

Salsa Verde in Italy has originated from the Piedmont region, where was served as a condiment for the “Bollito Misto” (a typical dish of mix boiled cuts of meats). Since then it has evolved with the addition of other herbs, bread, and egg yolk to enrich this aromatic sauce to accompany a wider range of dishes. However,  I stuck with the recipe passed on in my family.

How long does Salsa Verde dressing last?

This raw salsa dressing will last at least one week in the fridge if stored in a airtight container or covered with cling film pressed down on the surface to avoid oxidation.

What do you eat with Salsa dressing ?

Boiled, grilled or roasted meats, fish, vegetables, really any dish that you want to pimp up. Why not try it with breaded pork escalopes or perhaps use it as a sauce in your shrimp burger?! 

Looking for some more tasty sauce recipes? Try: 

  • Basil Pesto
  • Zucchini Pesto
  • Authentic Bolognese sauce
  • Puttanesca sauce 

Let's make Italian salsa verde dressing

ingredients - parsley, mint, anchovies, garlic and olive oil
Italian salsa verde so easy to make, this salsa dressing is perfect with any meat or fish dishes. Great addition to your BBQ and so easy to make!
dressing made with parsley, mint, anchovies, garlic and olive oil served with grilled fillet of seabass
Italian salsa verde so easy to make, this salsa dressing is perfect with any meat or fish dishes. Great addition to your BBQ and so easy to make!

Ingredients:

  • 60 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 15 g Parsley
  • 10 g Anchovies
  • 10 g Capers
  • 10 g Mint
  • 5 g Garlic
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Watch our video for step by step instructions

Method:

1 In the blender add garlic, anchovies, capers, parsley, mint, olive oil and seasoning

2 Blend for a few minutes until smooth

3 Serve and enjoy!

salsa dressing made with parsley, mint, anchovies, garlic and olive oil served with lamb
Italian salsa verde so easy to make, this salsa dressing is perfect with any meat or fish dishes. Great addition to your BBQ and so easy to make!

HINT AND TIPS:

If using salted capers, then add a splash of white vinegar for acidity.

Taste for seasoning, but usually anchovies and capers are enough to season the sauce.

In case the sauce appears a little dry, just add a few spoons of olive oil to achieve desired texture. 

Allergens: Fish, Sulphides, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

salsa verde made with parsley, mint, anchovies, garlic and olive oil served with lamb

Salsa Verde

Italian Salsa Verde is a fantastic sauce which will compliment any dish, especially grilled fish and meat dishes. Salsa Verde contain fantastic flavours, combination of anchovies, parsley, capers, mint and garlic will give you a refreshing raw sauce which can be used a dip.
5 from 25 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 131.5kcal
Author: Daniele Gallo

Equipment

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  • NutriBullet
  • silicon spatula

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 15 g Parsley
  • 10 g Anchovies
  • 10 g Capers
  • 10 g Mint
  • 5 g Garlic
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • 1 In the blender add garlic, anchovies, capers, parsley, mint, olive oil and seasoning
  • 2 Blend for a few minutes until smooth
  • 3 Serve and enjoy!

Video

HINT AND TIPS:
If using salted capers, then add a splash of white vinegar for acidity.
Taste for seasoning, but usually anchovies and capers are enough to season the sauce. 
If the sauce is a little dry, add a few spoons of olive oil.
Allergens: Fish, Sulphides, Gluten Free, Dairy Free 

Nutrition

Calories: 131.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.1g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 14.5g

We hope you love Italian Salsa Verde and use it in your weekly menu,  share this recipe with your friends and family.

Thirsty? Don’t forget about some simple to make cocktail recipe which could be served at your party: 

  • Aperol Spritz
  • Negroni
  • Frangelico Cocktail 
  • Banana and Amaretto cocktail 
  • Berry Blaster (mocktail) 

Have you tried this recipe? Leave your comments below and rate this recipe. we would love to hear your thoughts and what have you enjoyed salsa verde dressing with! 

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  1. Andréa Janssen says

    24/07/2020 at 09:36

    5 stars
    Salsa Verde is one of my favorites and this recipe has got such a great flavor!

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  2. Estelle Forrest says

    24/07/2020 at 14:58

    5 stars
    I bet this would be so good over Steak and Butter poached lobster!

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  3. Emily Flint says

    24/07/2020 at 16:41

    5 stars
    Wow! I found a new go-to sauce for any meat. The ingredients in this salsa and so perfect together!!

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  4. Sue says

    24/07/2020 at 17:28

    5 stars
    This salsa verde goes with everything!

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  5. Leslie says

    24/07/2020 at 17:36

    5 stars
    I love the ingredients you used in this! Simple and flavorful recipe!

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  6. Kathryn Donangelo says

    24/07/2020 at 22:25

    5 stars
    This is the best salsa verde and I love the Italian twist!!

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  7. Alexandra says

    24/07/2020 at 23:59

    5 stars
    The fresh flavours in this are lovely – so many wonderful ways to use this salsa Verde!

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  8. Amy says

    25/07/2020 at 08:14

    5 stars
    Great recipe and so easy to follow. I love anchovies in everything! LOL

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  9. Chef Dennis says

    25/07/2020 at 14:04

    5 stars
    What a delicious and easy to make sauce for meat! I’ll be trying this tonight with my steaks!!

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  10. Debra says

    27/07/2020 at 00:57

    5 stars
    Oh yum….I would love to pour this over assorted roasted veggies.

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  11. Helen Copson says

    28/07/2020 at 19:26

    This looks delicious and is making me feel hungry!

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  12. Patrick says

    28/07/2020 at 23:15

    5 stars
    Oh it looks lovely will definitely have to make and serve the family when they are next round! 😊

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  13. Hong says

    28/07/2020 at 23:19

    Love salsa verde. Going to try this recipe soon

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  14. Melanie Varey says

    29/07/2020 at 10:40

    A lovely fresh recipe full of fresh herbs- I love the look of this.

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  15. Sarah Stockley says

    29/07/2020 at 11:45

    It sounds yummy. My son is loving basil at the moment, we are growing it on our window sill. I am sure this is something my kids would love to help make.

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  16. Emma Reed says

    29/07/2020 at 16:30

    Oh this looks and sounds amazing, I will have to pass it on to the cook (hubby!)

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  17. Laura says

    29/07/2020 at 20:39

    5 stars
    This looks incredible! Definitely one for us to try out.

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  18. Gemma | Makeup Muddle says

    29/07/2020 at 22:45

    5 stars
    Wow this looks absolutely delicious! It looks like the perfect summer evening meal, thank you for sharing with us xo

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  19. Shelley Whittaker says

    30/07/2020 at 09:32

    This sounds delicious – and perfect for the summer weather right now!

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  20. Rebecca Smith says

    31/07/2020 at 13:07

    5 stars
    I love this sauce but have never tried making it myself – I am definitely going to give this a go!

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  21. Marie says

    31/07/2020 at 13:18

    This look delicious, the perfect idea for lunch!

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  22. Claire Simpson-Graves says

    01/08/2020 at 14:23

    This recipe looks so easy and delicious! I’ll definitely try this!

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  23. Grace says

    01/08/2020 at 17:21

    I’m definitely going to try this! Looks easy peasy but fancy and fresh, perfect combination!

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  24. Emma Mosley says

    01/08/2020 at 21:37

    Stop it! You’re making me hungry! This salsa verde recipe looks delicious and easy to follow.

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  25. Rachel Bradbury says

    02/08/2020 at 06:39

    5 stars
    That ks so much for sharing such a yummy recipe… We love anything with garlic in it… So will be using this salsa Verde a Lot I’m sure! X

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  26. Jen Sizeland says

    02/08/2020 at 10:00

    5 stars
    This looks so good, I really want to eat it!

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  27. Georgina @ Culinary Travels says

    02/08/2020 at 14:23

    5 stars
    I love serving salsa verde with steak and fish. I have never added mint to my salsa verde though, I bet that would make it taste fabulous with lamb.

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  28. Eva Katona says

    02/08/2020 at 18:53

    A very versatile sauce and it bursts with flavours. Goes well with a lot of different food.

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  29. Clare says

    02/08/2020 at 20:54

    Oooh another recipe for me to try – thank you! X

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