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Salsa Verde

Learn how to make delicious, authentic, and irresistible Mexican tomatillo salsa verde recipe with this easy recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: dairy free, dip, game day, gluten free, salsa, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh tomatillos husked and rinsed
  • 1 serrano pepper (or jalapeño for milder heat) stem removed
  • 2 cloves garlic unpeeled
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup diced white onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Instructions

  • Roast. Place the tomatillos, serrano, and garlic on a baking sheet. Broil for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until charred and softened
  • Blend. Carefully squeeze out the roasted garlic flesh into a blender (or food processor), discarding the peels. Add the tomatillos, serrano and all of their juices to the blender, along with the cilantro, onion, lime juice, salt, and cumin (if using). Blend until smooth or pulse for a more chunky consistency.
  • Season. Taste and season with additional salt or lime juice, if needed.
  • Chill and serve. Let the salsa chill in the fridge for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve and enjoy, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 5 days.