Salsa Verde
Recipe

Use this quick recipe in coleslaw or soups to add great flavor and spice. See below for these easy serving suggestions and more.



Yield: Approximately 1 cup

You will need 5 ingredients:

- Fresh Tomatillos
- Fresh Garlic
- Fresh Cilantro
- Fresh, Canned or Jarred Jalapeno Peppers
- Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

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Ingredients:

1/2 lb of fresh tomatillos (Mexican green tomato)
(remove husk, rinse and chop)

fresh garlic – 2 cloves finely chopped

fresh cilantro – 1 cup finely chopped or to taste

fresh, canned or jarred jalapeno slices – 1/2 to 1 tbsp chopped
(remove ribs and seeds to reduce heat if desired)

fresh squeezed lime juice – 1 tbsp or to taste

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1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and toss well.

2. Taste and adjust cilantro and lime juice to taste.

Note: Allow salsa to marinate in the refrigerator for several hours, tossing occasionally.


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Simple Dip Idea:

** Heat up some canned refried beans, top with some of this quick salsa and serve with your favorite dipping chips.

Spicy Coleslaw Idea:

** Add this spicy salsa, as much as you like, to packaged coleslaw mix, toss together for a great side dish.

Soup Idea:

** For a spicy soup add some of this easy salsa to canned black bean soup and serve with thick sliced sourdough bread or serve over warm cooked brown or basmati rice.


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