Herby Pistachio Salsa Verde

If you're looking for a big 'ol punch of flavor and texture, this recipe is it. Herby Pistachio Salsa Verde is exactly what you need to top grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, and platters of sliced Summer tomatoes. Here, you'll combine seeded and diced serrano chile and shallot in lemon juice with kosher salt and let the mixture sit for a few minutes. Fold in the herbs and pistachios, drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil, and you've got yourself a restaurant quality herby salsa. Make this and thank me later because you're about to be a hero when you serve up platters of summer tomatoes, corn, and peaches with this herby salsa spooned on top!

Herby Pistachio Salsa Verde

Herby Pistachio Salsa Verde adds a punch of flavor and texture to grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, and platters of sliced Summer tomatoes. Plus, it takes less than 5 minutes to put together and delivers restaurant-status flavor.

Prep:
5
min
cook:
0
min
total:
5
min
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons diced and seeded serrano chile
  • 2 tablespoons diced shallot
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon 
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup pistachios, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions
  1. Combine serranos, shallot, and lemon juice in small bowl. Season generously with kosher salt and stir to combine. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. Fold in basil, parsley, and pistachios, and season again with kosher salt. Drizzle in olive oil and gently stir to combine.
  3. Spoon over grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, or on top of sliced ripe Summer produce like tomatoes, corn, peaches, or grilled summer squash.

Let's riff
  • The Serrano: Sub in jalapeño if needed.
  • The Shallot: Sub red onion or grated garlic.
  • The Lemon: Anything acidic works here, meaning any citrus or vinegar. Champagne vinegar would be fabulous, as well as fresh orange or lime juice.
  • The Pistachios: Sub toasted pine nuts or omit the nuts all together if needed for dietary restrictions.
  • The Herbs: Any soft, tender herb works here. I particularly love adding mint and cilantro to this recipe. Tarragon and chives would be lovely.

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August 25, 2024
Hey! Went to make this tonight but mine turned out very watery/liquidy - any idea what went wrong? Just used organic hellmans and a bunch of basil with an immersion blender - maybe used too much basil?
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July 22, 2024
I made this last night, and it was one of the most delicious meals I’ve ever eaten! I am going to make this a lot while the tomatoes are in season. Thank you!
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Loved the soup. Croutons too much trouble. Fast in a cup!
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February 22, 2024
send me fruits to add with another fruit to cure disease
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Caroline
January 23, 2023
I made this same amazing salad with the following additions: I used a bed of chopped romaine hearts, and squeezed the juice of all the trimmed cara cara oranges, plus 1/2 lemon, added a drizzled of Tupelo honey on top. The herbs: chopped fennel fronds and mint. Everyone went crazy for it!
Marcus
YUM! Definitely going to pair this with a nice and funky natty white next time!
Caroline
January 23, 2023
I made this same amazing salad with the following additions: I used a bed of chopped romaine hearts, and squeezed the juice of all the trimmed cara cara oranges, plus 1/2 lemon, added a drizzled of Tupelo honey on top. The herbs: chopped fennel fronds and mint. Everyone went crazy for it!