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Experience the authentic flavors of Provence with La Sauce Vierge, a French salsa made with diced tomatoes, olives, capers, pine nuts, and aromatic herbs. This recipe, handed down from a French grandmother-in-law, Pierrette, promises a burst of freshness and Mediterranean charm to elevate any dish it accompanies.
Total time10 min
Ingredients10
Serving size4
Calories198
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1 shallot, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
¼ cup of chives, finely chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
⅓ cup of pitted Niçois or Kalamata black olives, halved (lengthwise)
2 tbsps of capers (left whole if it is the small kind. If it is the full caper berry, halve or quarter depending the size)
½ cup basil, finely chopped