Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Salsa Verde Recipes Tomatillo Salsa Verde 4.6 (606) 471 Reviews 70 Photos This tomatillo salsa has a fabulous fresh flavor. Use it as a dip or green sauce for topping Mexican tacos, nachos, enchiladas, or any dish that needs a little extra zip! Submitted by Kimberly Binning Updated on July 1, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 70 70 70 70 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This tomatillo salsa recipe is vibrant, fresh, and flavorful. How to Make Tomatillo Salsa You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the tomatillo salsa recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Tomatillo Salsa Ingredients These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this fresh tomatillo salsa verde recipe: Vegetables: You’ll need a pound of husked tomatillos, a chopped onion, and a chopped serrano pepper. Garlic: Minced garlic takes the flavor up a notch. Herbs: Add fresh color and flavor with cilantro and oregano. Seasonings: Season the tomatillo salsa with salt and cumin. Water: Boil the ingredients in two cups of water. How to Make Salsa With Tomatillos Making tomatillo salsa is incredibly easy: Bring all the ingredients to a boil, simmer until the tomatillos are soft, and puree the mixture until smooth. Find the full, step-by-step recipe with photos below. How to Serve Tomatillo Salsa Wondering what to do with your tomatillo verde salsa? Try one of these tasty ideas: Serve with tortilla chips (try our top-rated recipe for Baked Tortilla Chips). Use it as a topping for tacos, quesadillas, nachos, enchiladas, or fajitas. Dollop it onto grilled chicken, fish, or steak. Mix it into scrambled eggs. How to Store Tomatillo Salsa Tomatillo salsa is best served fresh, so it’s best to eat it on the day you make it. If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “Delicious,” raves Karen Jobb. “Could not stop eating out of the blender. Roasted the tomatillos on a BBQ grill while cooking chicken. Added two roasted jalapeños for a little more kick. This will be in regular rotation for sure.” “Loved the recipe,” says Alexsandra Solvin. “Here’s what I did differently: I roasted all the veggies and added extra cilantro. Made 15 pints. Will definitely use this recipe again next year!” "This has become my go-to salsa verde recipe," says Crystal. “I usually double the recipe and use my food saver bags to freeze several batches of salsa. It freezes and thaws nicely.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1 pound tomatillos, husked ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 serrano chile pepper, minced 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste ½ teaspoon ground cumin 2 cups water Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place tomatillos, onion, chile pepper, and garlic into a large saucepan; season with cilantro, oregano, salt, and cumin. Pour in water and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the tomatillos are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Transfer tomatillo mixture into a blender in batches; puree until smooth. If you prefer a thicker salsa verde, use a slotted spoon to transfer the tomatillo mixture into a blender, then add cooking water as needed to reach the desired consistency. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Serve with chips. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Cook’s Note If you prefer a thicker salsa, use a slotted spoon to transfer the tomatillo mixture into a blender; add cooking water as needed to reach the desired consistency. I Made It Print 1,067 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 24 Calories 1g Fat 5g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 24 % Daily Value * Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Sodium 440mg 19% Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 3g Protein 1g 2% Vitamin C 8mg 9% Calcium 13mg 1% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 180mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.