If you love salsa, then you have to give this green Tomatillo Salsa a try! The delicious creamy consistency and savory flavor are so yummy, words don’t do them justice. Give this recipe a try.
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About this Tomatillo Salsa recipe
This tomatillo salsa is seriously so yummy. The flavor is unbeatable and it’s addictive in the very best way! This recipe is inspired by the green salsa at Superica, a Tex-Mex style restaurant chain based out of Atlanta.
I went to one of their locations in Atlanta once and loved it so much! I was delighted when they opened one here in North Carolina. It is one of our favorite places to go on a date night! They always serve a classic red salsa as well as a green salsa in a mason jar with your tortilla chips. The red is excellent, but we always need a refill on the green salsa. It’s just so delicious!
The addition of avocado to this tomatillo salsa verde recipe makes it so creamy. You can make it spicier or milder if you want, but it has a nice amount of heat to it. But having this homemade salsa recipe means I don’t have to wait for date night for the best salsa ever.
Serve this with some homemade tortilla chips and you’ll truly be bringing restaurant quality food into the comfort of your own home! It’s also really yummy drizzled on totchos. However you decide to serve it, you’ve gotta try this amazing tomatillo salsa!
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Why you’ll love this recipe
What’s not to love about a creamy, spicy and flavorful green sauce:
- It only takes 10 minutes to make your very own tomatillo salsa. So easy and incredibly tasty!
- This recipe makes restaurant quality salsa. There’s no need to run out to your nearest Tex-Mex restaurant when you’ve got a recipe like this one.
- Homemade salsa is far better than store-bought. The fresh ingredients are second to none and make for the most flavorful, bright and enjoyable salsa.
Tools & equipment
Make sure you’ve got a sharp knife and cutting board on hand to slice up the tomatillos. Then you’ll also need a food processor or a blender, as well as measuring cups and spoons.
But that’s all you need to make this amazing and flavorful salsa recipe!
Ingredients
These few simple ingredients are all that you need to make yummy tomatillo salsa:
- tomatillos, husks removed and halved
- large avocado
- serrano peppers
- diced onion
- garlic cloves
- fresh cilantro leaves
- lime juice
- sea salt
Substitutions & variations
Feel free to omit the avocado if you prefer. Just keep in mind that the flavor will be different and the consistency will be more thin.
Can’t find serrano peppers? Jalapeño peppers work great too! The taste will be slightly different, but still so yummy.
White onion and yellow onion will both work in this recipe, so just grab whatever you can find.
Instructions
Follow these few basic steps, and in no time you’ll have the best tomatillo salsa ready to eat:
Slice each of the tomatillos in half.
In a blender, add the tomatillo halves, avocado, serrano peppers, onion, fresh garlic, cilantro, lime juice and salt.
Pulse until smooth. Then give the salsa a taste and add more salt if needed and blend again.
Serve immediately or store in a food-safe, airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Tips & tricks
These few simple tips and tricks will help you make the best salsa ever:
- If you don’t want the spicy kick to the salsa, then remove seeds from the peppers. It’s not extremely spicy, but they do bring a little bit of heat.
- Stop the food processor every once in a while. Scrape down the sides and give things a stir with a silicone spatula. This will help ensure all of the ingredients are incorporated.
- Always give the salsa a taste test before adding more salt! Add it little by little so that this tomatillo salsa doesn’t get too salty.
Food & drink pairings
Serve this alongside all of your other favorite dips, especially a batch of queso fundido. I love this salsa with some blackened steak nachos too.
This is a wonderful sauce to serve with enchiladas and apple cider pulled pork tacos. That spice from the serranos and bright tomatillo flavor is just irresistible.
Don’t forget the drinks too! Pair your chips and salsa with a classic margarita or a frozen margarita.
FAQ
You should remove the papery husk from tomatillos before using them! The tomatillos will likely have a sticky consistency once the husk is removed, so just rinse them before using.
The flavors are similar, but definitely different. Tomatillos are tangy and tart, with just a slightly sweet flavor. They also usually have a more firm texture. Tomatoes tend to be sweeter and more soft in texture.
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Tomatillo Salsa
ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds tomatillos husks removed and halved
- 1 large avocado or 2 small, pitted and peeled
- 2 serrano peppers stemmed (seeds removed if desired)
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- ⅓ cup cilantro leaves stems removed
- ½ tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
instructions
- In a blender, add the tomatillo halves, avocado, serrano peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro lime juice and salt.
- Pulse until smooth. Taste, add more salt to taste and blend again.
- Store in a food-safe, airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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