Description
Bold, zesty, and refreshingly vibrant, this Homemade Salsa Verde is your go-to for flavor-packed dipping, topping, and saucing. Whether you’re hosting taco Tuesday or need a quick, healthy snack, this easy recipe blends roasted tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, and garlic into the ultimate green salsa. It’s fast, flexible, and loaded with authentic taste—perfect for tacos, grilled meats, breakfast eggs, or simply scooping with crunchy tortilla chips. A must-have for lovers of Mexican-inspired food ideas, quick appetizers, and easy recipes that never compromise on flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
2 jalapeños or serrano peppers
3 cloves garlic, unpeeled
0.5 white onion, quartered
1 handful fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
0.5 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
1. Preheat broiler and place tomatillos, peppers, garlic, and onion on a baking sheet.
2. Broil for 5–7 minutes, flipping once, until charred and soft.
3. Remove garlic skins and transfer everything to a blender or food processor.
4. Add cilantro, lime juice, salt, and blend until smooth.
5. Adjust with water for consistency and additional lime or salt to taste.
6. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For spicier salsa, use serrano peppers instead of jalapeños.
Salsa thickens slightly as it chills—adjust consistency with water as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Roasting & Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 12
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salsa verde, green salsa, tomatillo salsa, easy dip, taco sauce, Mexican condiments