Description
A quick and easy fresh homemade salsa verde bursting with vibrant, tangy flavor, perfect for tacos, grilled chicken, or chips. Ready in under 5 minutes with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed (about 500g / 1.1 lbs)
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded for less heat or whole for more kick
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (15g / 0.5 oz)
- ½ small white onion, roughly chopped (about 50g / 1.75 oz)
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 30ml / 1 fl oz)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
- Husk and rinse the tomatillos thoroughly to remove their sticky residue. Roughly chop the white onion and garlic cloves. Slice the jalapeño in half and remove seeds if you prefer less heat; otherwise, leave it whole.
- Optional: Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Place tomatillos and jalapeño directly on the pan, turning occasionally until they develop light char marks and soften slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the tomatillos and jalapeño to a food processor. Add the chopped onion, garlic, cilantro, ground cumin (if using), and ½ teaspoon sea salt.
- Pulse the mixture 6-8 times until it reaches a chunky yet pourable consistency. Add a teaspoon of water at a time if too thick and pulse again.
- Pour in 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice and pulse once to combine. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- Chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld or serve immediately.
Notes
Rinse tomatillos well to remove sticky coating to avoid bitterness. Roasting tomatillos and jalapeño adds smoky depth but can be skipped for faster prep. Pulse instead of blending continuously to maintain texture. Adjust heat by adding or removing jalapeño seeds. Add a pinch of sugar if salsa tastes too sharp or acidic. Serve chilled or at room temperature; avoid reheating to preserve brightness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes (optional roasting)
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about
- Calories: 1520
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 230
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.5
Keywords: salsa verde, fresh salsa, tomatillo salsa, easy salsa recipe, quick salsa, Mexican sauce, homemade salsa, tangy salsa, green salsa