292734 Tue May 06 08:44:00 -0700 2003 2 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1598768 I've been looking through salsa verde recipes on the web and there seem to be two types. One type is made with herbs, lemon juice, capers, and oil. The other type is made with tomatillos, chiles, and cilantro. The second type uses Mexican ingredients and is sometimes called Mexican salsa verde. What is the origin of the first type of salsa verde (herbs, lemon, oil)? Is it Spanish? I made it several times and it is very yummy. Great on fish, sandwiches, and as a bread dip. If anyone knows the origin of this dish and any authentic recipes for it, please write back. Tue May 06 08:44:00 -0700 2003 0 Helen Rennie 1 1598800 Salsa Verde with parsley, capers, etc. is Italian in origin. Here are some links that have excellent recipes that use Salsa Verde: http://www.firenze.net/events/food/mangiaf.htm http://italianfood.about.com/library/rec/blr0356.htm http://italianfood.about.com/library/rec/blr0189.htm http://www.pineridgewinery.com/wines/recipes/short_ribs.cfm http://www.prairienet.org/cosmo/recipes/ital-s96.html http://www.isernio.com/recsausskew.html http://chef-of-the-month.com/recipes/agingrass/data/entree-poultry-chicken-roasted-salsa.shtml Tue May 06 12:29:14 -0700 2003 1598768 0 Nancy Berry 1 1598808 You might be making chimichurri which, I think, is Argentinian. It's a sauce that is usually served with grilled meat or fish. The green herb is usually parsley. Salsa verde means "green sauce". I'm sure each Spanish speaking country has its own version. Tue May 06 12:44:02 -0700 2003 1598768 0 raj1