Salsa Verde

For centuries, after the Italian nonna made her stock for the week, there wasn’t much flavor left in the meat but frugal grandma had a way to make it palatable – her special parsley sauce.

Today this classic cold sauce has come into its own and has performed with versatility at Piccolo’s Ristorante Italiano.

The Dish: Salsa verde

What’s Inside: The sauce combines Italian parsley, capers, salt, garlic, olive oil, French Dijon mustard, English mustard powder, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar and bread crumbs.

How’s It Taste: Salsa verde has a lot of punch and can enhance many dishes such as grilled fish, sliced tomatoes and like bruschetta on bread. It goes well in vegetable salads and can be used in lieu of mayonnaise in potato salad.

Note: Salsa verde is available for sale at the restaurant. The nine-ounce jar costs $6.95.