Description
This Homemade Salsa Verde is a tangy, zesty green sauce made with roasted tomatillos, peppers, garlic, and cilantro. It’s perfect as a dip, taco topping, or drizzle over grilled meats. Whether you serve it fresh or roasted, it brings a burst of flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
12 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
2 jalapeños or serrano peppers (adjust to taste)
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 small white onion, quartered
1 cup fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
1. Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse them thoroughly.
2. Place tomatillos, garlic cloves, onion, and whole peppers on a baking sheet.
3. Broil for 5-7 minutes, turning halfway, until the vegetables are slightly charred and softened.
4. Transfer the roasted ingredients to a blender or food processor.
5. Add fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
6. Blend until smooth or leave slightly chunky, depending on your preference.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning, lime, or heat level if needed.
8. If too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water.
9. Let salsa sit for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
10. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Roast the tomatillos until slightly blistered to develop depth of flavor.
For a spicier salsa, leave the seeds in the peppers. For milder, remove them.
Letting the salsa rest helps the flavors blend beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dips & Sauces
- Method: Roasting & Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salsa verde, tomatillo salsa, green salsa