Parsley salad 1 bunch flat-leaf or curly-leaf parsley, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon drained capers 4 cornichons, thinly sliced juice of 1 lemon 3 tablespoons olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper Mix the parsley, shallots, capers, and cornichons. Mix the lemon juice and olive oil together and add to the salad. Sprinkle lightly with salt to taste. Top with freshly ground black pepper.