Fresh and vibrant, chunky and light. Those are the adjectives to describe this Fresh Tomatillo Salsa. I would also appropriately add “easy”, “no cook” and “secret sauce” to those descriptors.
It’s my go-to salsa when I don’t have the temerity to roast, char or otherwise make an effort on a Tuesday night. This salsa starts with fresh tomatillos. Slip off the papery skins and give them a quick rinse. Depending on how large they are cut them into halves or quarters so that they fit into your food processor.
Follow up the tomatillos with garlic, cilantro, jalapeño and lime juice. If you like spice, keep the membranes and seeds from the jalapeños and if you’re spice averse, remove them and discard. (I generally find myself in between, wanting a warm heat without the fire and brimstone).
A few pulses later and you have your own Fresh Tomatillo Salsa. Season with salt to your tastes and serve over anything and everything that could use a little zip.
Obviously, you’ll want this with your tacos, burritos and chimichangas, but spoon it over simple baked chicken, pork, shrimp or fish to liven up an average weeknight meal. Best of all, it’s naturally guilt-free and therefore, perfect for January resolutions.
A quick, easy, flavorful salsa that enhances any Mexican-inspired dish!
- 1/2 pound fresh tomatillos husked and quartered
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1/3 cup cilantro
- 1 jalapeno seeds and membranes removed, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt salt according to your tastes
Combine all ingredients in a mini-prep food chopper and pulse until a chunky salsa is formed. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly. Recipe may be doubled.
More Tasty Salsas:
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- Charred Salsa Verde
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- Pineapple Mango Salsa
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- Authentic Spicy Tomatillo Salsa
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This looks incredible – I think I would keep the membranes and seeds for some extra heat!
Thank you! I keep about half of membranes and seeds, we like a little spice here!
This looks amazing. I’ve never worked with tomatillos before, but you make it sound easy!
There’s nothing to it!
This salsa looks so delicious! We go through salsa like crazy in our house so I’ve pinned this recipe and can’t wait to make it soon!
What a refreshing looking batch of Fresh Tomatillo Salsa! I definitely am in the mood for this after seeing all these wonderful images.
I’ve been going through a salsa kick lately so I might have to make a batch of this. Maybe this would be better for my reflex.
I love…love…homemade salsa, especially tomatillo salsa. Your recipe is so simple and I’d love to give it a try!