Heart Healthy Salsa Verde

Name: Heart Healthy Salsa Verde
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup blanched basil or dill; 2 Tbsp celery leaves; 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 tsp chopped shallots; 2 tsp capers; 1/2 tsp chopped anchovies; 1/8 tsp sea salt; Crushed red pepper flakes to taste; Cracked black pepper to taste

(5.0)

By Adam Fisher

Updated 4/30/2025

Dietitian Reviewed: Christina Wright, RD, LDN

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic

Bursting with fresh verdant herbs and a hint of heat, our heart healthy Salsa Verde recipe makes a low sodium green sauce that adds a tantalizing kick to any dish. Whether drizzled over grilled meats as a mediterranean salsa verde or served as a homemade sauce for fish, your taste buds will savor the authentic Mexican flavors. It takes just 10 minutes to make this homemade, healthy salsa verde with reduced sodium and low fat ingredients.

Pair with crispy tortilla chips for a quick and easy heart healthy appetizer.

Total Time

10 minutes

Servings

4

Calories

129

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How to Make Salsa Verde

Step 1

In a blender, combine all the salsa verde ingredients and purée until smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl.
Step 2

Serve at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 Tbsp

129

Calories

14

g

Fat

1

mg

Cholesterol

160

mg

Sodium

2

g

Carbs

2

g

Sat. Fat

1

g

Fiber

1

g

Protein

1

g

Sugars

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