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5 from 5 votes

Fresh Salsa Verde

This fresh tomatillo salsa (salsa verde cruda) recipe is easy to make in 5 minutes with 100% raw ingredients, and it tastes refreshingly light, sweet, and full of fresh flavors!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: 5 ingredient, budget friendly, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian
Author: Ali

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh tomatillos (husks and stems removed)
  • 2 small garlic cloves
  • 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper stem removed (and cored, if you desire less heat)
  • 1 little gem lettuce (or one large leaf of Romaine)
  • 1 fresh lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 medium avocado peeled and pitted
  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup diced white onion
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  • Blend. Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.  Purée until smooth.
  • Season. Taste and season with extra salt, if needed.
  • Serve. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Chile peppers: If you would like less heat, I recommend using a jalapeño pepper with the core removed.  For extra heat, use 2 jalapeño or serrano peppers.
Storage instructions: Salsa can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 4 or 5 days.
Source: Recipe adapted from Chef Gabriela Camara.