Homemade Tomatillo Salsa with Fresh Tomatillos
Wondering how to make tomatillo salsa? Zesty homemade tomatillo salsa with fresh tomatillos is a perfect late summer appetizer!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound tomatillos
- 1 small red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper (or more if desired)
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Remove the husks from the tomatillos and wash them well, then chop them into bite-sized chunks.
- Mince 1/2 cup red onion, 2 cloves garlic, and 1/2 jalapeño pepper, taking proper care to wash your hands after handling the pepper. Chop 1/2 cup cilantro.
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and add the juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon sugar, and a few pinches kosher salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve with tortilla chips, in a burrito, or as an accompaniment to chicken or fish.
