Name: Best Mexican Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound tomatillos (about 5 (remove husks and rinse well)); 1-2 serrano peppers; 2 garlic cloves (peeled); 1 medium onion (quartered); a handful of fresh cilantro; salt to taste

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The best Mexican salsa recipe, Salsa Verde! Perfect as a dip, on top of steak, chicken, pork, tacos, burritos, tostadas, empanadas and even eggs! An absolutely awesome and hyper-delicious salsa.

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The Best Mexican Salsa Recipe that has ever existed is searched on the internet today in a variety of ways; authentic tomatillo salsa, tomatillo serrano salsa, salsa verde or even green sauce.

In my opinion it is absolutely one of the best sauces and or dips, Mexican cuisine has offered us.

It’s so versatile! It works in absolutely almost everything, every dish, every meal. Don’t believe me?! Don’t worry I will make you a believer before you finish reading this post.

I have plenty of recipes right here on Mexican Appetizers and More to prove it and plenty more recipes to come using the best Mexican Salsa recipe ever!

Honestly it’s crazy to me that I have made salsa verde, (tomatillo serrano sauce, green sauce) many times to accompany many recipes on the blog, yet it has taken me this long to share with you.

I haven’t shared an actual post solely around one of the most traditional salsa recipes and one of the most popular sauces within the Mexican culture!

Ingredients for the Best Salsa

So first lets talk about what ingredients make up the best Mexican salsa recipe ever! Ingredients include:

tomatillos
onion
serrano peppers
garlic
cilantro

Yes that’s it! Well maybe some salt to taste but not necessary, especially if you are watching your sodium levels and maybe a little of water or chicken broth if you want a saucier texture but again not necessary!

What is a Tomatillo?

Quickly, let’s talk about what a tomatillo is exactly?

A tomatillo resembles a green tomato except that it has a husk that covers it and must be removed before using. It is Native to Central America and Mexico and is used highly in a variety of dishes.

Tomatillos are used raw as well as cooked.

More to come on tomatillos….but for now, let’s talk about how to use these babies!!

I have a few recipes here on the blog sharing this hyper tasty delish sauce….the best Mexican salsa recipe can be used in many dishes as well as dips.

Recipes Using the Best Mexican Salsa Recipe

Lets start with dips…

If you haven’t checked out my Chips and Dips post/recipe yet….this is a must, here I share three authentic Mexican dips and yes one is the famous salsa verde.

Habanero Tomatillo Salsa is another excellent dip and a bit on the spicier side. Made with tomatillos and habaneros. Perfect for steaks, tortilla chips and in tacos.

Avocado Salsa Verde is perfect on pretty much anything! Made with avocado and salsa verde.

Some appetizers…

These Beef Empanadas are absolutely delicious. Crunchy and crispy on the outside with a savory beef filling. Served with salsa verde.

This Mini Serrano Chicken Kabobs recipe is so simple and delicious. Not only is the chicken for the kabobs marinated in salsa verde but it’s also served with it as a dipping sauce!

This Cheesy Chicken Poblano Panecillos is absolutely another favorite. These are biscuits filled with shredded chicken, poblano peppers, monterey jack cheese and served with salsa verde.

How about a Ceviche Verde-Green Ceviche? This appetizer is one of my ultimate favorites! It’s a shrimp ceviche cooked in a salsa verde blend. Absolutely delicious!

For a vegetarian twist and a green taco sauce recipe, try these Tacos Rajas Poblanas made with poblano peppers, cotija cheese and served with my habanero tomatillo salsa. So delicious!

More Delicious Recipes Using Salsa Verde

For more delicious recipes and dips using this delicious salsa, just type salsa verde in the search bar and you will find an array of my recipes using this fabulous salsa.

And if you would like to try salmon using salsa verde, you can try this Bake Salmon with Salsa Verde by Salvita from Chef de Home.

First start by roasting the tomatillos, onions, serrano peppers and garlic.

Place all in a blender or a food chopper.

This is what the Best Mexican Salsa recipe will look like when blended.

Note: If you cannot find fresh tomatillos in your produce section, you may use canned tomatillos found in the international or ethnic aisle of your local supermarket. You will not need to roast these. It will not yield the same exact flavor but non the less you will be able to make salsa verde and the best Mexican salsa recipe.