With no roasting required, this chunky tomatillo salsa is ready to serve in minutes. However, if you have time to let it hang out in the fridge for a bit, your patience will be rewarded.This is one of those dishes that actually gets better as it sits.What to serve with this Tomatillo Salsa Verde
- Enchiladas – Spoon over the top just before serving for a light and zesty kick.
- Veggie Burgers – Adds a Tex-Mex flair.
- Tacos – Salsa Verde offers a nice change of pace from the usual red salsas.
- Tortilla chips – For an easy appetizer or side option.

Ingredients for Tomatillo Salsa Verde
- 2 tomatillos, diced with husks removed
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, leaves and stems chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

How to make Tomatillo Salsa:
STEP ONE: Into a medium-size mixing bowl, add the tomatillos, red onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno peppers, lime juice, and sea salt. Stir gently to combine.STEP TWO: Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.STEP THREE: Serve chilled or room temperature.Cheers!
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Tomatillo Salsa Verde
A light, bright, and zesty salsa verde made with fresh tomatillos. So easy and flavorful!
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RateServings: 2
Calories: 28kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tomatillos diced with husks removed
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves and stems chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper finely diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Into a medium-size mixing bowl, add the tomatillos, red onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno peppers, lime juice, and sea salt.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve chilled or room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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Lucas
I love this salsa! Really great flavors. I’ll make this tonight.
Natalie
Wow colors and flavors are amazing. Looks perfect for summer. I’m going to give your recipe a try for sure. I just saved it.
Lisa
Absolutely delicious! And so easy. A nice break from red salsa.
Keri
I made this salad in a practice fun for Cinco De Mayo. It’s perfect. My guests are going to love this! Gracias:)
nancy
ive been looking for more ways to enjoy tomatoes. thanks for this easy recipe
Anaiah
Yum! I love tomatillos. This salsa is so light and fresh. It’s perfect to make all summer long.
Jean
enjoyed this salsa verde perfect for my healthy snacking with corn chips.