By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 8
34 cal · 15 min
Basic Salsa Verde
Recipe GLPRb1c2c8deb1a32a
A vibrant, fresh Mexican green salsa made with roasted tomatillos, jalapeños, and cilantro. This classic condiment is bright and tangy with a gentle heat, perfect for serving with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, enchiladas, and grilled meats or vegetables.
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Ingredients
1½ pounds tomatillos, husks and stems removed
1½ whole jalapeño or serrano peppers, stems and seeds removed
1 whole small white onion, skin removed and halved
1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems
kosher salt, to taste
Directions
Place the cleaned tomatillos, jalapeño peppers, and onion halves on a baking sheet or grill rack. Broil or grill over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatillos are softened and lightly charred on the surface.
Transfer the roasted tomatillos, peppers, and onion to a blender or food processor.
Add the fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems to the blender.
Blend on high speed until you reach your desired consistency—smooth for a refined salsa or slightly chunky for a rustic texture.
Season with kosher salt to taste and stir well to combine.
Allow the salsa to cool to room temperature before serving, or serve warm if preferred.
Comments
Tomatillos are reliably stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger in Charlotte year-round, and all other ingredients are common produce and pantry staples available at every major chain. The recipe is genuinely fast—roasting tomatillos takes about 10 minutes and blending takes 2, so the 15-minute claim is honest. At roughly 30 cents per serving, this is cheap, and the cost is driven entirely by tomatillos, which are inexpensive. It reheats well and feeds a crowd with zero fussiness, making it ideal for weeknight meal prep or a side dish for tacos or enchiladas, though without garlic or lime the flavor is a touch flat for some palates.
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