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Published: Sep 24, 2020 · Modified: Jun 3, 2021 by Kathy

Salsa Verde

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Corn chips sprinkled around a bowl of green salsa.

Salsa verde is a green salsa made with tomatillos, onions, jalapenos and fresh cilantro. This fresh salsa is perfect as a dip with chips or spooned on top of your favorite Mexican dishes.

This delicious salsa can be ready in just 30 minutes!

A white bowl filled with green salsa verde surrounded by tortilla chips.

Why make this salsa

Homemade salsa verde is such a vibrant tasting salsa. I love to eat this salsa with corn chips, but I also use it in salsa verde chicken, and spread it on enchiladas, top on refried beans or add to burritos. This salsa can be used just like your favorite tomato salsa.

Verde means green and salsa means, well salsa! This Mexican green salsa is made with oven roasted tomatillos and no tomatoes. There's a bit of heat from the jalapenos, but you can add as much as you like to make it milder or spicier!

A glass jar filled with salsa verde.

Tomatillos

Many people think tomatillos are simply green tomatoes, but they are not. Tomatillos and tomatoes are both in the night shade family, but that's where the similarity ends.

Tomatillos are a funny looking fruit. They grow into a tall bushy plant and usually bear a lot of fruit. The tomatillos are round and grow with a husk around them.

A tomatillo plant with lots of tomatillos on the plant.

Tomatillos are usually picked when the husk begins to split and the fruit is a dark green. The leaves, stem and husks of the tomatillos should not be eaten since they contain toxins. Once you peel the husks off the fruit, the fruit should be washed to remove the sticky residue.

Often when you buy tomatillos at the store or market, the husks are dry and papery.

Tomatillos are also used in green chili sauce.

Green tomatillos with husks on a board.

Steps by step directions

  • Peel and wash tomatillos
  • Place on a baking sheet and roast in a 425 degree oven for 20 minutes
Roasted tomatillos on a baking sheet.
  • Allow tomatillos to cool to room temperature
  • Quarter and place in a food processor along with onions and jalapenos
  • Pulse until chunky. Add salt, cilantro and lime juice. Pulse again for 4-6 times
  • Taste and add more salt if needed
Onions, peppers and tomatillos in a food processor bowl.
Fresh cilantro added to a food processor bowl filled with salsa verde.

Variations and substitutions

  • Add anaheim, poblano or other chili pepper in place of the jalapeno
  • Add additional jalapenos for a spicier version
  • Mince a garlic clove and add for an extra boost of flavor
  • Omit cilantro and add a few sprigs of fresh parsley
  • Add a splash of white wine vinegar
  • Add lemon juice instead of lime juice
A bowlful of green salsa with a jar filled with salsa in the background.

Serving suggestions

Add a few spoonful over your favorite foods. Some ideas to try include:

  • Quinoa Enchilada Bake
  • Quesadilla
  • Cheesy Baked Eggs
  • Creamy Mac and Cheese

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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A white bowl filled with green salsa verde surrounded by tortilla chips.

Salsa Verde

Kathy Berget
A green salsa made with tomatillos, onions, jalapenos and cilantro.
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 cups
Calories 22 kcal

Equipment

  • Cookie Sheet
  • Food Processor
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds tomatillos
  • 2 jalapenos (seeded )
  • 1 white onion (quartered)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425
  • Place tomatillos on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • Roast in oven for 20 minutes until slightly browned on top. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Cut tomatillos into quarters and place in food processor along with quartered onion and chopped jalapeno. Puree for 20-30 seconds until well pureed.
  • Add cilantro, lime juice and salt. Pulse 4-6 times until cilantro is chopped.
  • Taste and add additional salt if needed

Notes

  • Be certain to wash sticky residue from tomatillos before roasting
  • For a milder salsa, use just one jalapeno
  • For a spicier salsa, add an additional jalapeno
  • Store prepared salsa in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 4TablespoonsCalories: 22kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 38mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 151IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    September 27, 2020 at 5:21 am

    5 stars
    I want to grab a few chips and start dipping Kathy. Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 28, 2020 at 5:51 am

      It's perfect with chips! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  2. David @ Spiced says

    September 25, 2020 at 6:11 am

    5 stars
    I love all types of salsa...and homemade salsa is so much tastier than store-bought salsas. Pass me a jar of that salsa verde along with some chips and a cold beer, and I'll be a happy camper!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 28, 2020 at 5:51 am

      You bet!

      Reply
  3. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    September 24, 2020 at 6:07 am

    5 stars
    We love green salsa and this one looks and sounds delicious! Lots of fresh flavour! Now all I need are some chips to go along with 😉

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 28, 2020 at 5:52 am

      This salsa is packed with flavor! Enjoy!!!

      Reply
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