--- title: "Chilean Salsa Verde — Homemade Parsley and Onion Sauce" description: "Versión en Español. Chilean salsa verde is finely diced onion softened in salt or hot water, rinsed, and mixed with finely chopped fresh parsley, oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, sea salt, and p..." url: https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-salsa-verde-parsley-onion-sauce-recipe/ date: 2026-10-06 modified: 2026-10-06 author: "Carlos Uhart M." image: https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chilean-salsa-verde-featured.jpg categories: ["Sauces"] type: post lang: en --- # Chilean Salsa Verde — Homemade Parsley and Onion Sauce [Versión en Español](https://comidaschilenas.com/receta-facil-salsa-verde-casera/) ![Chilean salsa verde with parsley and onion](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chilean-salsa-verde-featured.jpg)*Chilean salsa verde* Chilean salsa verde is finely diced onion softened in salt or hot water, rinsed, and mixed with finely chopped fresh parsley, oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper, then rested in the cold for 10 minutes. It takes 10 minutes and serves 4. A classic Chilean condiment for shellfish such as piures, machas, and locos, and for traditional sandwiches such as the completo. Contents - [1. How to Make Chilean Salsa Verde?](#How_to_Make_Chilean_Salsa_Verde) - [2. Nutritional Information](#Nutritional_Information) - [3. Chilean Salsa Verde Recipe](#Chilean_Salsa_Verde_Recipe) - [3.1. Ingredients](#Ingredients) - [3.2. Instructions](#Instructions) - [4. Additional Tips](#Additional_Tips) - [4.1. Salt and water](#Salt_and_water) - [4.2. Sugar](#Sugar) - [4.3. Hot water](#Hot_water) - [4.4. Sharp knife](#Sharp_knife) - [5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs) - [5.1. 1. How long does Chilean salsa verde keep?](#1_How_long_does_Chilean_salsa_verde_keep) - [5.2. 2. Is cilantro the same as parsley here?](#2_Is_cilantro_the_same_as_parsley_here) - [5.3. 3. How do I keep it from turning bitter or fermenting?](#3_How_do_I_keep_it_from_turning_bitter_or_fermenting) - [5.4. 4. Can I freeze salsa verde?](#4_Can_I_freeze_salsa_verde) - [5.5. 5. What Chilean dishes go with salsa verde?](#5_What_Chilean_dishes_go_with_salsa_verde) - [6. Did You Know?](#Did_You_Know) - [7. Recommended](#Recommended) ## How to Make Chilean Salsa Verde? The secret is to take your time, with fresh, finely chopped ingredients, optionally a little green chili or lemon zest, and a short rest so the flavors blend. ## Nutritional Information Each serving of salsa verde contains approximately 38 kcal, 0.6 g of protein, 3 g of fat, 0 mg of cholesterol, 2.3 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of sugars, and 150 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes. ## Chilean Salsa Verde Recipe **Preparation:** 10 minutes **Servings:** 4 ### Ingredients - 1 onion, diced - 1 bunch of fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon of lemon juice - 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar - 1 tablespoon of oil - Sea salt - Pepper ### Instructions 1. Dice the onion small and soften it in salt or hot water for 3 minutes, then rinse, drain, and set aside. Wash and drain the parsley, discard the stems, and chop the leaves very finely. ![Finely diced onion for Chilean salsa verde](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/diced-onion-salsa-verde.jpg)*Diced Onion* 1. In a medium bowl, mix the onion and parsley with a wooden spoon until fairly even. Add the oil, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. ![Fresh parsley for Chilean salsa verde](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fresh-parsley-salsa-verde.jpg)*Fresh Parsley* 1. Stir well and rest in the cold for about 10 minutes. Eat fresh and keep refrigerated. Serve with sopaipillas, sandwiches, and shellfish. ## Additional Tips ### Salt and water Cover the chopped onion with cold water and plenty of salt, squeeze, rest a few minutes, rinse well, and pat dry. ### Sugar Sprinkle a few tablespoons of sugar over the onion, squeeze, rest, rinse with cold water, and pat dry. ### Hot water Cover the onion with very hot water for a few minutes without cooking it, rinse with cold water, and pat dry. ![Lemon for Chilean salsa verde](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lemon-salsa-verde.jpg)*Lemon* ### Sharp knife A sharp knife cuts the parsley cleanly instead of bruising it, which avoids bitterness. | Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Parsley | Cilantro | 1 bunch | Closer to pebre | | Apple cider vinegar | White wine vinegar | 1 tbsp | Sharper | | Lemon | Pica lime | 1 tbsp | More aromatic | | Plain | With green chili | To taste | Spicy | ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ### 1. How long does Chilean salsa verde keep? Two to three days in a sealed glass container in the fridge. If you make it well ahead, add the lemon and vinegar only when serving so the parsley does not wilt. ### 2. Is cilantro the same as parsley here? No. Traditional Chilean salsa verde uses only parsley; cilantro changes the flavor toward pebre. ### 3. How do I keep it from turning bitter or fermenting? Chop the parsley with a sharp knife so it does not bruise, rinse the onion well after softening it, and do not leave the sauce at room temperature for more than 2 hours. ### 4. Can I freeze salsa verde? It is not recommended; freezing breaks down the parsley and onion, which turn soggy and watery. ### 5. What Chilean dishes go with salsa verde? Cold shellfish such as locos, machas, piures, and clams, marraqueta sandwiches, fried empanadas, fresh sopaipillas, and fried fish. ## Did You Know? Salsa verde is a name used around the world, generally for two families: the European, made with herbs and olive oil, and the Mexican, built on spicy flavors. ## Recommended - [Chilean Tripe Sandwich with Green Sauce Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-tripe-sandwich-with-green-sauce-recipe/) - [Piures in Green Sauce Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/piures-in-green-sauce-recipe/) - [Homemade Chilean Pebre Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/homemade-pebre-recipe/) - [Chilean Cilantro Yogurt Sauce Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-cilantro-yogurt-sauce-salsa-de-cilantro-recipe/)