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Tomatillo Salsa Verde

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Tomatillo Salsa Verde - A light, bright, and zesty salsa verde made with fresh tomatillos. So easy and flavorful! via @thiswifecooksTomatillo Salsa Verde - A light, bright, and zesty salsa verde made with fresh tomatillos. So easy and flavorful! via @thiswifecooks

Tomatillo Salsa –

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

Tomatillo Salsa - 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.

What to serve with this Tomatillo Salsa:

  • 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.

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

Ingredients for Tomatillo Salsa:

  • 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

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

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

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

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

A light, bright, and zesty salsa verde made with fresh tomatillos. So easy and flavorful!
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 28kcal
Author: Holly
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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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