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This simple Salsa Verde is deliciously tangy, spicy and smokey. This is such an easy and versatile recipe! @tasteLUVnourish

Salsa Verde

October 2, 2016 By Caroline 5 Comments

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This smokey, tangy and spicy Salsa Verde could not be easier or more versatile.

I’ve recently fallen in love…with tomatillos.  No, really.  I mean, just look at them.  They are so beautiful, wrapped in their own crinkly paper, while underneath they radiate a vibrant green. My love of bright and tangy flavors has me making this salsa verde over and over again.  I just had to share this with you before the tomatillo’s peak season is gone.  

This simple Salsa Verde is deliciously tangy, spicy and smokey. This is such an easy and versatile recipe! @tasteLUVnourish

Tomatillos, also known as Mexican husk tomatoes, are actually not related to tomatoes at all.  They are more closely related to gooseberries.  Apparently, they are really easy to grow in a garden, so I’ll have to give that a try next year.

This simple Salsa Verde is deliciously tangy, spicy and smokey. This is such an easy and versatile recipe! @tasteLUVnourish

Tomatillos are available year round, for the most part, but they are at their peak from late summer to first frost.  When buying them at the store, look for bright green, firm fruit with their papery skins mostly still intact.  They’ll keep at room temperature for about a week or you can store them in the fridge for a few weeks.  Just before using, peel the papery skin off and give them a rinse under cold water to remove their sticky coating.  There’s no need to core them…just remove their stems.

This simple Salsa Verde is deliciously tangy, spicy and smokey. This is such an easy and versatile recipe! @tasteLUVnourish

After making endless batches this season, I’ve found that the more “ripe” the tomatillos, the less tangy they are.  So, try to use them up as soon as you bring them home for the best flavor.  Otherwise, try adding more lime juice or even a splash or two of red wine vinegar if your tomatillos are not very tart.

So, naturally, salsa verde pairs with your favorite tortilla chips, but don’t stop there! It’s wonderful added to soups, like a pozole, or as a topping on a steak, chicken or even over huevos rancheros!

 This simple Salsa Verde is deliciously tangy, spicy and smokey. This is such an easy and versatile recipe! @tasteLUVnourish

Salsa Verde

This simple Salsa Verde is deliciously tangy, spicy and smokey. This is such an easy and versatile recipe!
Serves: 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh tomatillos husked and rinsed
  • 2 medium jalapeños
  • 1 large sweet onion peeled and halved
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • 4 to 6 sprigs fresh cilantro
  • juice of one lime see Notes

Instructions

  • Preheat your grill or grill pan on high heat.
  • Place the tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, and garlic on a pan or in a dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a bit of kosher salt.
  • Grill the vegetables until the tomatillos have softened and have developed a nice char. Remove from the grill and return to the pan or dish.
  • Place the vegetables into your food processor or blender. Add the cilantro and lime juice. Process until chopped finely, but slightly chunky.

Notes

Use more or less lime depending on the flavor of your tomatillos. I like to add a splash of red wine vinegar to amp up the tartness if my tomatillos are a bit too ripe.
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  1. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    October 4, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    This looks just delicious Caroline. We are big salsa fans at our house, but I’ve never tried making salsa verde. I’ll definitely need to give this recipe a go.

    Reply
    • Caroline

      October 6, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      Oh, I hope you get the chance to, Mary Ann! If you love salsa…you’ll love salsa verde!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer Farley

    October 4, 2016 at 7:27 am

    Beautiful photos, as always! I have always wanted to make a salsa from tomatillos. This was just the inspiration I needed.

    Reply
    • Caroline

      October 4, 2016 at 1:03 pm

      You are the sweetest, Jen! Thank you! Yes…absolutely give this a try…I know you’ll love it!

      Reply
  3. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

    October 3, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    We love salsa verde but I’ve never made it homemade. You make it look easy so I”ll have to give it a try!

    Reply

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