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Salsa Verde

Fresh herbs give these sauces bright flavors. Use them to top grilled meats or steamed vegetables. They also make fantastic sandwich spreads.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 2/3 cup

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons capers or dill gherkins, rinsed and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
Coarse salt (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, combine the parsley, olive oil, capers or dill gherkins, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic.

    Step 2

    Stir the mixture until well blended; season with salt, if desired.

Reprinted with permission from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved. Martha Stewart Living magazine was first published in 1990. Over the years, more than two dozen books have been published by the magazine's editors. Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of best-selling books on cooking, entertaining, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the successful daily syndicated television show.
TagsSalsaCondimentParsleyHerbs & SpicesOreganoDinnerGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookCookbooks
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