Salsa Verde

Not to be confused with a Mexican salsa verde (salsa verde means “green sauce” in both languages), the Italian version is pungent rather than spicy, thanks to the olives, capers, cornichons, and anchovies; it also has a note of freshness from the puréed parsley. Traditionally served with bollito misto (a northern Italian dish of mixed boiled meats), this bright, bracing sauce pairs well with hearty meats, but it also works on pretty much any dish that needs a kick of acid. (As with t