Italian Salsa Verde

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  • 15 mins

Ingredients

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  • 1 Slice white sandwich bread
  • 1/2 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 Cups lightly packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
  • 2 anchovy fillets
  • 2 Tablespoons drained capers
  • 1 Small garlic clove
  • 1/8 Teaspoon table salt
  • 1 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and minced
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Whisk all ingredients together in bowl.

Preparation

Step 1


Prepare Ingredients
1. Juice 1 lemon to obtain 2 tablespoons.
2. Wash and dry 2 cups parsley.
3. Drain 2 tablespoons capers to remove all liquid.
4. Peel and mince 1 small garlic clove. You should have ½ teaspoon.

Prepare Bread
5. Toast 1 slice white sandwich bread in toaster at low setting until surface is dry but not browned, about 15 seconds.
6. Remove crust.
7. Cut bread into rough 1/2-inch pieces. You should have about 1/2 cup.

Make Sauce
8. Process bread pieces, ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, and lemon juice in food processor until smooth, about 10 seconds.
9. Add parsley, 2 anchovy fillets, capers, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
10. Pulse until mixture is finely chopped (mixture should not be smooth), about five 1-second pulses.
11. Scrape down bowl with rubber spatula after 3 pulses.
12. Transfer mixture to small bowl and serve.