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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.
Check out the salsa verde recipe video:
That’s it!
Related post: Penne Pasta with Salsa Verde
Buen Provecho,
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Salsa Verde
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!
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What a great recipe. Once a month I do a recipe roundup and I will be including this in my next one. I may actually even try the recipe myself, which is a rarity. 🙂
Hola Paloma, ¿cómo te salió?
This should be a fun recipe to make.
I used to make this all the time, a little different though, but since kids grown-gone, empty house, you know, hard to cook for one. But I think I will make this. Thank you for giving me a good memory Amiga!❤️
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I make a salsa similar to this but I roast the Chile’s and tomatillas to get a roasted flavor.
Hi Elna, thanks for your comment, yes, sometimes I do that, it tastes amazing!
How long will the salsa keep stored in the refrigerator?
Hi Liz, in a container with a lid it will last for 5-6 days.
Love any type of salsa, but Mexican salsas are my FAVORITES!
Thanks for the homemade version of one of my favorite salsas!
OMG Yasss!! Sounds so yummy. I would have this salsa with chips. That’s my favorite combo. It’s seems pretty easy to make. Thank you for sharing! Now I have the perfect appetizer for my next party.
XO
Candace
So happy you like it, yes, perfect for chips and salsa.
I didn’t know that salsa was a general name for blended food! You learn something new everyday 🙂
Oh My God. Looks so delice. I’m going to try it out soon. I love Mexican food.
Please tell us how it turned out. It’s so easy to make.
I love salsa verde, and fresh is always best. This looks soo good and tasty.
This might hit the spot. Time to make a run to the store!
I love making fresh salsa, but have never tried salsa verde before! Definitely going to try
Looks like a really delicious, healthy sauce. Fresh salsa is simply a winner.
I’m so picky with my salsas, but this one looks delicious! I’ve always found that I gravitate toward the more mild ones, especially since I have to be careful with my acid reflux. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
This salsa can be as mild or as spicy as you like.
There is something about fresh made salsas that just make them taste so much better! Will have to give this recipe a try!
They are absolutely the best, and so easy to make at home.
CAn you believe I have never tried salsa verde before,me, do know now why as it has all my fave ingredients
You’re never late to start 🙂
Who doesn’t love a good salsa? This one seems like a perfect snack for any gathering. Especially thanksgiving!
That’s right! We always have a jar of salsa verde in our fridge.
Ya know what? I have never had salsa verde. I might need to try this recipe out. It looks easy enough, plus…It would make my hubby happy to finally use my food processor he got me two years ago. LOL
There you go! Perfect recipe for the food processor, it’s really easy to make.
I’ve only had salsa on the occasional burrito. I might try and incorporate it in other meals – eggs sounds lush.
I always have a jar in my fridge and I eat it with almost anything!
The salsa appears to be delicious! I should be trying out soon.
Will have to try this weekend. Looks soo delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Let us know how it turned out.
What a fun recipe you’ve created here, love it
Thank you!
This is such a helpful detailed recipe. I can’t go wrong with this.
A must do project for this weekend.
Oh wow. Looks so delicious, healthy sauce, I will try to make. thanks for your recipe sharing with us
Oh yumm yumm- I love how the recipe is so detailed.
I absolutely love salsa verde, so it seems like I’ve come to the right place!
Thank you!
Would love to try making it this weekend! Perfect for my chips!
How many cups of salsa does this make ?
One or one and a half depending on the liquid you add to it.
So simple and good. I love this salsa. I cook everything all together and then blend. I’ll have to try your recipe and compare. 🙂
I love salsa too and salsa verde is one of my favorites! Thanks for sharing Silvia!
Me encanta la salsa verde !! Voy a probar a hacerla en casa que nunca Lan he hecho !!
Es súper facil!!
Best salsa verde ever Silvia! Thaks for rhe recipe and video!
I just love salsa verde! you can make it and use it for tacos, chilaquiles and more!
wow! es más completa de lo que pensaba… intentaré hacerla pronto
Muchas gracias por compartir la receta de la salsa verde. Es una de mis salsas favoritas, recuerdo que la preparaba una amiga Mexicana y desde entonces la amé con locura, pero nunca había encontrado cómo hacerla. Definitivamente me voy a comprar tomillo, para preparar la auténtica salsa verde.
I love salsa with my beans. This is a recipe that I need to make.
I have to confess that I’ve never made salsa from scratch! I know, crazy!!! But this looks amazing, I think I’m going to try!!! Thank you for the inspiration!
Sounds and looks like a great recipe to try. I am saving it and going to make it !!
This is the first time I’ve heard of this. I know a regular salsa, I really would love to taste this!
This looks really delicious. Will make this during the weekend and see how the kids enjoy this salsa verde
Thank you, you won’t be able to live without it!
I can practically taste this on my chips and breakfast burrito already!
Great with both!