Homemade Authentic Salsa Verde Recipe

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Learn how to make an authentic Mexican homemade salsa verde in minutes. You just need 5 fresh ingredients! Step by step recipe and video.

A few things are always in my kitchen, like limes, avocados, tomatoes, onions, and salsa!

Salsa in Mexico usually refers to a delicious mixture of vegetables, herbs, spices and chiles liquified in a blender. Salsas are truly versatile, we pour them on meat, eggs, quesadillas, tacos, tostadas, you name it.

By the way, that yummy mix of chunky tomatoes, onions, cilantro and pepper some folks in the US call salsa, we call pico de gallo in Mexico. You can also find my avocado salsa recipe here for a nice variation.

One of my favorite, easy to make salsas is called Salsa Verde (my family loves eating it with tortilla chips as well) and no, it doesn’t have lime juice!

If you make this homemade authentic Mexican Salsa Verde, be sure to snap a photo and share it with us on social media using the #mamalatinatips hashtag. I’d love to see it and have a chance to share it as well.

Related post: Chorizo Potato Bites with Salsa Verde

Here is my Salsa Verde recipe:

Salsa Verde

Ingredients

• 10 medium tomatillos
• 3-4 serrano chiles
• 1/2 white onion
• Cilantro
• Salt to taste

Equipment and Utensils

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• Small pot
• Blender
• Cutting board
• Strainer or colander
• Measuring spoons
• Salsera (salsa bowls)
• Wooden salsa spoons

Peel and clean the tomatillos. Wash the chiles and cut the stems off.

Place the tomatillos and chiles in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then cook for about 10 minutes. You will know when they are done when they change from a bright green to an olive green. Let them rest to cool down.

Strain them but keep the liquid and set aside.

In a blender combine tomatillos, chiles, onion, a large handful of cilantro and salt to taste. Mix, taste for salt and consistency, if it is too thick, add a little bit of the liquid you set apart.

That’s it! 

Related post: Penne Pasta with Salsa Verde

Buen Provecho,

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Salsa Verde

Also known as tomatillo salsa. It’s fast and easy and made like in Mexico. Enjoy on top of your favorite Mexican dishes like quesadillas, tostadas, tacos. Or on top of eggs, meats and fish.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time20 mins

Servings: 32 tablespoons

Calories: 5kcal

Ingredients

• 10 medium tomatillos
• 3-4 serrano chiles
• 1/2 white onion
• 30 Cilantro sprigs
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

• Peel and clean the tomatillos. Wash the chiles and cut the stems off. Place the tomatillos and chiles in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then cook for about 10 minutes. You will know when they are done when they change from a bright green to an olive green. Let them rest to cool down.
• Strain them but keep the liquid and set apart. In a blender combine tomatillos, chiles, onion, a large handful of cilantro and salt to taste. Mix, taste for salt and consistency, if it is too thick, add a little bit of the liquid you set apart. That’s it!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Salsa Verde

Amount Per Serving

Calories 5

% Daily Value*

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Sodium 74mg3%

Potassium 42mg1%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 144IU3%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 2mg0%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Salsas & Sauces

Cuisine: Mexican

Author: Silvia

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