Simple and easy to make tomatillo salsa recipe. It's tangy and full of flavor, perfect with tortilla chips.
This tomatillo salsa recipe is better than store-bought and takes only 5 minutes to make. It's quick and easy you just need a food processor or a blender. I love to serve it up as a party appetizer with tortilla chips or add it to tacos or burritos! It’s tangy, not too spicy and full of flavor.
I have a special love for authentic Mexican food, which differs from much of what we are served at typical American style Mexican restaurants. I am not an expert at cooking Mexican cuisine but I do love to play in my kitchen with the amazing flavors they use.
There is nothing better than homemade salsa and I made my first tomatillo salsa last week and it came out fantastic. You can use it as a dip with tortilla chips or add it to your favorite Mexican dishes.
The best way to keep leftover salsa fresh is to keep it refrigerated in a glass airtight container for about 5-7 days.
Ingredients You'll Need
The printable recipe card with exact amounts and directions to make this tomatillo salsa is below.
Tomatillos: You need fresh tomatillos to make this salsa.
Cilantro: Always use fresh cilantro to make homemade salsa.
Onion: You can use white, yellow or red onion.
Garlic: Use fresh garlic to make this recipe.
Cumin: I love the flavor of cumin.
Jalapeño: You can add less or more depending on your taste.
Lime: Fresh lime juice to balance the tomatillo flavor.
Salt and Pepper: Extra seasoning.
Sugar: I love adding a touch of sugar to my homemade salsa, because brings all the flavors together.
How to Make Tomatillo Salsa
- In a medium pot over medium heat place the tomatillos in water. Cook for about 5 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool.
- Place the cooked tomatillos and remaining ingredients in the food processor and process until smooth.
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Tomatillo Salsa or Salsa Verde Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 tomatillos husked
- ½ cup onion chopped
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 ½ jalapeño peppers diced
- Salt and pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium heat place the tomatillos in water. Cook for about 5 minutes or until tender.
- Place the cooked tomatillos and remaining ingredients in the food processor and process until smooth.
Donna
Beeeeeeeee-oooootiful!
Erica
Thank you all for the wonderful comments!
Muneeba
Gorgeous .. I was introduced to salsa verde only a couple of years ago, and I gotta say I love it way more than the red salsa. Great recipe!
Danielle
ive been making salsa verde for years but have never added sugar or cumin. I'll give that a try next time. I just love the color!
Michelle
I made a tomatillo sauce a few months ago. I've had little experience making Mexican Food and while picking out my tomatillos I had a rather long conversation with several woman about how to pick a good tomatillo! It was fun and they were right, I made a delicious tomatillo sauce!
Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen
I adore tomatillo salsa! I would love to make my own! Looks s yummy - love the color!
Karen
I love fresh salsa verde... and so easy to make!