Tomatillo Salsa Verde –

A light, bright, and zesty salsa verde made with fresh tomatillos. So easy and flavorful!

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.

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What to serve with this Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Enchiladas – Spoon over the top just before serving for a light and zesty kick.
Tofu scramble – Pile the scramble onto soft tortillas then add a spoonful of salsa and you’ve got breakfast tacos!
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:

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.

Cheers!

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