Salsa Verde 5

This vibrant Salsa Verde is a refreshing departure from traditional red salsas, offering a bright, tangy flavor profile driven by canned Mexican green tomatoes. The acidity of the tomatillos cuts through rich dishes beautifully, making it an ideal companion for grilled meats, fish tacos, or simply as a crisp dip with tortilla chips. Fresh cilantro, serrano chilies, and garlic add layers of herbal and spicy notes, while onion provides a subtle crunch. It is incredibly easy to prepare, requiring no cooking&# 226;ÂÂjust chopping and mixing. Serve it immediately for the freshest taste, or chill it briefly to let the flavors meld. This versatile condiment brings a burst of authentic Mexican-inspired flavor to any meal.

Cuisine: American

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 18.0

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This vibrant Salsa Verde is a refreshing departure from traditional red salsas, offering a bright, tangy flavor profile driven by canned Mexican green tomatoes. The acidity of the tomatillos cuts through rich dishes beautifully, making it an ideal companion for grilled meats, fish tacos, or simply as a crisp dip with tortilla chips. Fresh cilantro, serrano chilies, and garlic add layers of herbal and spicy notes, while onion provides a subtle crunch. It is incredibly easy to prepare, requiring no cooking&# 226;ÂÂjust chopping and mixing. Serve it immediately for the freshest taste, or chill it briefly to let the flavors meld. This versatile condiment brings a burst of authentic Mexican-inspired flavor to any meal.

Ingredients

1 can Mexican green tomatoes
0.25 cup Onion
1 tablespoon Cilantro
1 teaspoon Canned Serrano chilis
0.25 teaspoon Garlic
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.13 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1
Drain the canned Mexican green tomatoes thoroughly.
2
Finely chop the onion.
3
Coarsely chop the cilantro.
4
Drain, rinse, and finely chop the canned Serrano chilies.
5
Finely chop the garlic.
6
In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, chilies, garlic, salt, and pepper.
7
Mix gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are well distributed.
8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 18.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugars 2.6g
Protein 0.9g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Cilantro is also known as Chinese Parsley or Fresh Coriander.

Storage: Refrigerate immediately if not serving right away. This salsa is best consumed within a couple of days for optimal freshness and crunch.

Yield: Approximately 1 cup.

Tip: For a milder salsa, remove the seeds from the serrano chilies before chopping. For extra heat, leave some seeds in or add a second chili.

Keywords: salsa verde, green salsa, tomatillo salsa, vegan dip, mexican salsa, cilantro salsa, fresh salsa, taco topping, chip dip, spicy salsa, quick recipe, no cook

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