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Italian Salsa Verde

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

4

3 1/2 x 3 1/2-inch slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed

2

tablespoons white wine vinegar

4

cups (packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves (from about 2 large bunches)

1

1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil

15

cornichons* (scant 1/2 cup)

5

anchovy fillets

1

/4 cup drained capers

Fine sea salt

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place bread slices in medium bowl. Pour vinegar over and let stand until bread softens, about 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Transfer bread mixture to processor; add next 5 ingredients and process until almost smooth. Transfer salsa to medium bowl. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour; rewhisk before using.