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Fresh Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe

If you like your salsa hot and sharp, you will enjoy this recipe for a fresh tomatillo salsa verde (green sauce). It is a very easy to make uncooked salsa. The uncooked tomatillos are quite acidic and when you add 4 serrano chiles, seeds and all, your salsa is gonna pack some punch. The flavor stands up well to grilled beef. We love this salsa with carne asada. It's also a great salsa for grilled chicken.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 28 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. tomatillos
  • 4 serrano chiles
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ white onion
  • 1 tsp. salt + to taste

Instructions

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  1. Finely chop the onion and cilantro.
  2. Blend the tomatillos, serrano chiles, garlic, water, and salt until smooth.
  3. Pour the blended tomatillos into a serving bowl. Add the chopped onion and cilantro and stir. 
  4. Adjust the salt as needed.

Notes

  • Prefer a milder salsa?
  • This is a very hot salsa. Use 2 serrano chiles or even 1 instead of 4 if you prefer a milder salsa.
  • Let the Salsa Rest
  • If you have the time allow the salsa to rest for 30 minutes so that the flavors meld.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 cup Calories 28kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 288mg (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 28

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 cup
Calories 28kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 288mg 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.