salsa verde

[ sahl-suh-vur-dee; Spanish, Italian sahl-sah ver-de ]

/ ˈsɑl sə ˈvɜr di; Spanish, Italian ˈsɑl sɑ ˈvɛr dɛ /

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noun

Mexican Cooking. a green sauce of tomatillos, chile peppers, cilantro, garlic, and onion.

Italian Cooking. a green sauce of olive oil and vinegar or lemon juice, flavored with parsley, capers, anchovies, garlic, and mustard.

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Origin of salsa verde

From Spanish and Italian: literally, “green sauce”

Words nearby salsa verde

salpingo-, salpingostomy, salpingotomy, salpinx, salsa, salsa verde, salsify, sal soda, salt, salta, saltando

How to use salsa verde in a sentence

He also supplemented the sandwich with a salsa verde, pickled red onions and garlic aioli.
The 25 best sandwiches in the D.C. area|Tim Carman|June 16, 2021|Washington Post
The subtle smokiness plays well against the main course and its partner, a bright salsa verde.
Tosca returns to business downtown with a fresh look and new chef|Tom Sietsema|June 4, 2021|Washington Post
I like to make salsas for myself at home, but I find that I never quite get the texture I’m looking for when I attempt salsa verde.
The Best Specialty Brand Salsas According to Eater Editors|Mario A. Cortez|December 18, 2020|Eater
Occasionally a pamphlet for a salsa class might be tossed on a doorstop or stuck on a pole near a bus stop.
Iran’s Becoming a Footloose Nation as Dance Lessons Spread|IranWire|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST

At under 200 pages, the book seems like chips and salsa on the table when you are expecting a four course meal.
Noam Chomsky—Infuriating and Necessary|David Masciotra|September 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His great grandfather sailed from Cape Verde and was involved in the whaling industry of Nantucket Island, Mass.
Inside The Growing Organic Halal Movement|Sharon Adarlo|September 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is served atop tamarind butter sauce and topped with grilled pineapple salsa.
A Magical Meal at Louie’s Backyard in the Conch Republic|Jane & Michael Stern|July 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Chile relleno is another meatless meal, served in a mild salsa ranchero redolent of tomatoes.
Holy Molé: Tucson’s Mexican Food with a Kick|Jane & Michael Stern|June 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He had to watch his chance, send Juan in to town, and have him bring the girl to the Rio Verde.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews
I stepped into the nearest burrito joint and ordered one with carnitas -- shredded pork -- and extra salsa.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow
In all probability many objects of interest or information concerning the Mesa Verde cliff dwellers have been lost.
Your National Parks|Enos A. Mills
And now he pushed on till he arrived at a great cape, to which they gave the name of Cape Verde.
The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea|Gomes Eannes de Azurara
And then you know, as we got out into the Atlantic this side of Cape Verde, the ship began to go to pieces.
Tono Bungay|H. G. Wells