Heart Healthy Salsa Verde

(5.0)
By Adam Fisher
Updated 12/16/2025
Dietitian Reviewed: Christina Wright, RD, LDN
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic

Bursting with fresh verdant herbs and a hint of heat, our heart healthy Salsa Verde recipe makes a low sodium green sauce that adds a tantalizing kick to any dish. Whether drizzled over grilled meats as a Mediterranean salsa verde or served as a homemade low sodium sauce for fish,  your taste buds will savor the authentic Mexican flavors. It takes just 10 minutes to make this homemade, healthy salsa verde with reduced sodium and low fat ingredients.

Pair with crispy tortilla chips for a quick and easy heart healthy appetizer. 

Total Time
10 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
129

How to make this low sodium recipe for Salsa Verde

This low sodium Salsa Verde recipe is made in 10 minutes using bunches of fresh herbs, almost like a pesto. Blend anything green, such as parsley, dill, basil, spinach, or any greens you have on hand. Add a little chopped jalapeño pepper if you like spice.

We add a few capers and a pinch of sea salt, but you can omit these ingredients if you want to make a super low-sodium green sauce. Our restaurant chef recommends a few rinsed and chopped anchovies, but again, you can omit these to further reduce the salt in salsa verde.

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Ingredients

Recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In a blender, combine all the salsa verde ingredients and purée until smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Serve at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 Tbsp

129
Calories
14
g
Fat
1
mg
Cholesterol
160
mg
Sodium
2
g
Carbs
2
g
Sat. Fat
1
g
Fiber
1
g
Protein
1
g
Sugars

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