This Italian salsa verde is a fresh, vibrant herb sauce that lifts everything from roast meats and pork belly to chicken, fish, vegetables, and grilled dishes. In this video, I show how to make salsa verde at home using fresh herbs, anchovies, capers, lemon, and olive oil — a classic Italian sauce recipe that’s quick, versatile, and packed with flavour. If you’re looking for a salsa verde recipe, a green sauce for meat, or an easy Italian condiment for home cooking, this one’s a keeper.
Why You’ll Love This Salsa Verde
Classic Italian salsa verde, made properly
Fresh, punchy, and full of herbs
Perfect sauce for pork, beef, chicken, lamb, and fish
Brilliant with roast vegetables and grilled food
Ready in minutes using a food processor
Easy to adjust from chunky to smooth
Ingredients
½ bunch flat-leaf parsley
½ bunch fresh mint
½ bunch basil (stalks and all)
1 shallot
40ml sherry vinegar
1 tsp capers, drained
3 tinned anchovies
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Zest & juice of 1 lemon
120ml extra virgin olive oil
½ clove garlic, minced
Salt
Method
Add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until combined.
I like my salsa verde chunky, but if you prefer a smoother sauce, simply blend for longer.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then transfer to a jar or bowl.
How to Use Salsa Verde
This Italian green sauce is incredibly versatile. Try it with:
Porchetta or roast pork belly
Grilled or roasted chicken
Steak, lamb, or beef
Fish and seafood
Roasted or grilled vegetables
Potatoes, salads, or sandwiches
Make Ahead & Storage
Salsa verde can be made ahead and kept covered in the fridge for 2–3 days.
Bring back to room temperature before serving for best flavour.
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2 Comments
This fresh herb salsa verde is so quick and easy to make at home — perfect for meat, fish, chicken, pork belly, or roasted vegetables.
If you give this a go, let me know in the comments… would you make it chunky or smooth?
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Thanks for watching, Shane.
love salsa verde, great video as always ❤