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Lemony Salsa Verde

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1/2 lemon (with peel), seeded, chopped,
1 finely chopped small shallot
1 finely chopped garlic clove
Salt and pepper
1 cup olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine 1/2 lemon (with peel), seeded, chopped, 1 finely chopped small shallot, and 1 finely chopped garlic clove; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Let sit 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup olive oil, 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, if desired.

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