Sauce Verdi

Brighten up your dishes with the vibrant flavors of Sauce Verdi, a zesty, herbaceous green sauce that's as versatile as it is delicious. This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh parsley, basil, and mint for a refreshing herbal base, while garlic, capers, and Dijon mustard add bold depth. A balanced blend of lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil creates the perfect harmony of tanginess and smoothness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook sauce is ideal for drizzling over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread. Packed with fresh, natural ingredients, Sauce Verdi is a must-have accompaniment that will elevate any meal. Perfect for meal prep, this sauce can be refrigerated, making it a flavorful addition to your weekly staples.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup, packed Fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup, packed Fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup, packed Fresh mint leaves
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons, drained Capers
• 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon, freshly ground, or to taste Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the parsley, basil, and mint leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Remove any tough stems.

Step 2

Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop them to make blending easier.

Step 3

In a food processor or blender, add the parsley, basil, mint, garlic, and capers.

Step 4

Pour in the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard to add tang and depth to the sauce.

Step 5

Pulse the ingredients a few times to begin breaking them down.

Step 6

With the processor running on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify the mixture. Continue blending until the sauce is smooth but still slightly textured.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings by adding salt and black pepper to your preference.

Step 8

Transfer the Sauce Verdi to a bowl or jar and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring the sauce to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(333.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1067.5

Total Fat 114.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1744.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 4.6g
Protein 6.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 316.5mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 1027.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 90.6%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 7.0%