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Jamie Oliver Salsa Verde

Jamie Oliver Salsa Verde
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Jamie Oliver Salsa Verde is a traditional Mediterranean green sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, capers, mustard, lemon, and olive oil. Jamie Oliver’s version is rustic, punchy, and extremely versatile, keeping all ingredients fresh and vibrant.

Ingredients

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    • 1 large bunch of fresh parsley

    • 1 small bunch fresh basil or mint

    • 1–2 garlic cloves

    • 1 tbsp capers

    • 2–3 anchovy fillets (optional but adds umami)

    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

    • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

    • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

    • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the herbs

Wash the parsley and basil thoroughly, then dry them completely. Moisture weakens the sauce and affects the texture. Finely chop the herbs using a sharp knife.

Step 2: Mince garlic, capers, and anchovies

Chop them very finely until they form a paste-like mixture. This ensures every spoonful of salsa verde carries balanced flavour.

Step 3: Mix everything together

Combine the chopped herbs with the garlic mixture, mustard, and lemon zest. Stir well so the flavours begin to come together.

Step 4: Add the oil and lemon juice

Pour in the olive oil gradually while mixing, then add fresh lemon juice. Adjust the texture until it becomes glossy, smooth, and spoonable.

Step 5: Taste and adjust

Season with salt and pepper. Add more lemon juice for brightness or more oil to soften the flavour.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/salsa-verde/