Salsa Verde
Salsa Verde is a vibrant, zesty sauce that brings an explosion of flavor to any dish. Made with fresh tomatillos, bright cilantro, and zesty lime juice, this easy-to-make condiment is perfect for tacos, grilled meats, or as a salad dressing. Its invigorating taste will leave your guests asking for seconds, turning every meal into a fiesta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium tomatillos (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (or serrano for more heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse tomatillos and remove husks, cutting them in half.
- Place halved tomatillos skin-side up on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until blistered.
- In a blender, combine roasted tomatillos, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, jalapeño, and salt. Blend until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg