5 from 62 votes
Abuelo's Copycat Tomatillo Lime Salsa
Abuelo's Copycat Tomatillo Lime Salsa blends tangy tomatillos and fresh jalapeños with pineapple chunks to create a balanced salsa with both citrus brightness and subtle sweetness. The addition of garlic, cilantro, onion, lime juice, salt, and honey combines for a vibrant, slightly chunky salsa that's versatile for dipping or topping. The use of pulsing in the food processor preserves some texture, distinguishing it from smoother purees.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
35 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Condiments, Others
Cuisine:
American, Mexican, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8-9 tomatillos , husks removed, rinsed, and roughly chopped
- 1-2 jalapeño peppers seeds removed (unless you want it really spicy!, fresh
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cilantro rough handful, fresh
- 1 onion diced, medium sweet
- 4-6 oz pineapple cored and cut into chunks, ripe
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt , (or more, to taste)
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Put the tomatillos in a food processor and pulse a few times to break them down a bit.
- Add remaining ingredients and pulse until desired consistency is achieved.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
35kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Sodium
294mg
(12%)
Potassium
155mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
85IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
16.1mg
(18%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 16.1mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.