Fresh Green Salsa (Salsa verde cruda)

Name: Fresh Green Salsa (Salsa verde cruda)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ½ pound tomatillos; ½ cup cilantro; 2 whole jalapeño or serrano chiles; 1 clove garlic; 2 tablespoons white onion; 1½ teaspoons kosher salt

A vibrant and zesty Mexican salsa made with fresh tomatillos, jalapeños, and cilantro. This raw green salsa has a bright, tangy flavor perfect for chips or as a condiment.

4 servings

5 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ pound tomatillos
•½ cup cilantro
•2 whole jalapeño or serrano chiles
•1 clove garlic
•2 tablespoons white onion
•1½ teaspoons kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

1.
Put the tomatillos in a blender first, then add the remaining ingredients. Pulse a few times, then blend until the salsa is very smooth, at least 1 minute. Season to taste with additional chile and salt, and blend again.
5 min