Charred Scallion Salsa Verde
A smoky, herb-forward salsa verde made with charred scallions, bright lemon, and olive oil, perfect for spooning over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, fish, or grain dishes.
Ingredients
1 bunch scallions, trimmed
1 cup parsley leaves
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
pinch of red pepper flakes
Method
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over high heat. Lightly oil scallions and cook, turning occassionally, until deeply charred and softened. Let cool slightly.
- Rough chop the charred scallions and add to a food processor with parsley, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse to combine.
- With food processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the sauce is loose, spoonable and slightly textured. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Stir in red pepper flakes.
