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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Sauces, Condiments and Dips » Tomatillo Salsa Or Salsa Verde

    Tomatillo Salsa or Salsa Verde

    Jan 10, 2010 · Modified: Aug 26, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 23 Comments

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    Tomatillo Salsa or Salsa Verde

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 23 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Latin
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 198 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 10 tomatillos husked
    • ½ cup red 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 1129mgFiber: 9gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 982IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword salsa, tomatillo salsa
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    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.

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      January 12, 2010 at 2:07 am

      5 stars
      That looks delicious! I'm more partial towards green salsa than tomato salsa for some reason so this is really up my alley 😀

      Reply
    2. Chef E

      January 11, 2010 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      I have to say that once I had this version of salsa I was hooked. You would die if you saw how much I pour onto my rice and food when eating. Matter of fact I want it tonight for our dinner! I am a salsa addict too, lol! My dad's fault when he brought chilies to our table as a youngster!

      Reply
    3. Erica

      January 11, 2010 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much everyone for visiting 🙂

      Reply
    4. vinolia

      January 11, 2010 at 3:19 am

      5 stars
      that's a delicious dip!!! mmmm, with the garlic and the corainder, must have tasted great!

      Reply
    5. DebinHawaii

      January 11, 2010 at 2:05 am

      5 stars
      I love salsa verde--this looks delicious. I am going to try to get some tomatillos and try this soon.

      Reply
    6. Jhonny Walker

      January 10, 2010 at 11:52 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Erica,
      this is so good..you know I first knew of tomatillos from a Rach ray episode..since then I have been hooked..I don't get to use it as much as I would like to though 🙂

      Reply
    7. Velva

      January 10, 2010 at 9:28 pm

      5 stars
      We were just having a conversation at work about making an authentic Mexican salsa. I can remember a co-worker saying that tomatillos is the only way to really make a good Mexican salsa or verde. I will have to share your post with her.

      Velva

      Reply
    8. monicajane

      January 10, 2010 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      I came because I've not been around and I wanted to see the cheese and pepper muffins...then I got delightfully pulled away from my mission...

      this is gorgeous and I love tomatillo sauce.

      off to find your muffins now

      Reply
    9. Erika from The Pastry Chef At Home

      January 10, 2010 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      So vibrant and fresh! I haven't had proper salsa verde for a long time. I should have paid more attention to mi abuelita cooking every summer vacation in Mexico instead of running around at the beach! Mexican food in nyc is craptastic!

      Reply
    10. Erica

      January 10, 2010 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you guys!

      Reply
    11. Oysterculture

      January 10, 2010 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      I love making tomatillo salsa, one because of the flavor and two, you can say "I made that" and people get very impressed. I'm about due to impress some folks again, will have to try your recipe.

      Reply
    12. rebecca

      January 10, 2010 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      oh this looks really good, I want to learn more Mexican food as well

      Rebecca

      Reply
    13. Ivy

      January 10, 2010 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      Must try this. I have never used tomatillos and shall look out for them as it sounds delicious.

      Reply
    14. Baking is my Zen

      January 10, 2010 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious! I will try it soon.

      Reply
    15. Sook

      January 10, 2010 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      Oh thanks for this recipe! I've been looking for a great salsa verde recipe everywhere. This looks wonderful.

      Reply
    16. Christine @ Fresh Local and Best

      January 10, 2010 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like a great salsa to go over meat like carnitas! It looks so good!

      Reply
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