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Sweet Salsa Verde is a delicious salsa recipe made from tomatillos, jalapeรฑos, sugar, & cilantro. It is sweet and spicy and takes just minutes to make.

Delicious, sweet and spicy green salsa is great for any Mexican dinner. It’s as much of a staple as our guacamole and homemade red salsa! We also love to use it to make Salsa Verde Chicken.

Salsa Verde aka green salsa in a small bowl with tortilla chips.
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aka Green Salsa

I LOVE Salsa!!

We have it for so many of our meals and we love the flavor it adds to these dishes. We have loads of salsa recipes on the site by out go-to’s are our classic Homemade Salsa and Black Bean + Corn Salsa, AND today’s salsa verde.

But, what is salsa verde?

Salsa verde, aka Green Salsa, is a sweet and spicy salsa made with tomatillos, cilantro, sugar and jalapeรฑos. It is very popular in areas like Arizona and is served at many of its Mexican restaurants.

Not only is this salsa addicting, but it takes just about 2 minutes to throw together. Quick and easyโ€”my kind of recipe!

Green Salsa Ingredients - tomatillos

How to Make Salsa Verde

You can’t beat recipes that take just minutes to make. This green salsa is so easy and requires just 4 INGREDIENTS, including: canned tomatillos, cilantro, sugar and jalapenos.

BLEND! To make this salsa, just combine all of the ingredients in the blender or food processor and pulse until blended well.

You can adjust the sweetness and spicy-ness based on the amount of sugar and jalapeรฑos used.

**NOTE**: If you are looking for a salsa that is similar but does not have the sweetness, be sure to check out our Tomatillo Salsa. It’s more savory than this recipe, and similar to what is found at the grocery store for green salsa.

Using Fresh Ingredients

Wat to use fresh tomatillos and fresh jalapeรฑos?

I like to use the canned tomatillos and jalapeรฑos for convenience. If you prefer to use fresher ingredients, you certainly can. Just prep the ingredients and throw them in the blender. 

  • Tomatillos: One 28-ounce can contains 4 servings and 1 serving is about 4 tomatillos. So you will need about 15 fresh tomatillos. Prep them by removing the papery husk and stem, then rinse in warm water to remove the sticky residue. Cut them in quarters and put in the blender. Raw tomatillos are more tart and acidic. When roasted they take on a more mellow and sweeter taste so adjust the amount of sugar used.
  • Jalapeรฑos: Youโ€™ll need 1-2 jalapeรฑos. Wear rubber gloves when working with this hot food. Slice the jalapeรฑos in half and remove the seeds and veins. Slice the jalapeรฑos and add them to the blender. 
  • To roast: This is not necessary, but some people like to roast them beforehand. Place the tomatillos, jalapeรฑos and 2-3 unpeeled garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Place the rack about 8 inches from the top. Broil for 5-10 minutes or until nicely charred. Discard the garlic and add remaining ingredients to the blender.
How to Make Green Salsa - salsa verde ingredients

TIPS + FAQ

How long does green salsa last? If stored in an air-tight container in the fridge, salsa verde can last for about a week. If properly canned and not opened, this green salsa can last even longer in the fridge.

Can you freeze salsa verde? You can freeze green salsa by placing it in a covered airtight container or in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag. This should keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. For more tips about freezing salsa, CLICK HERE.

What to serve with it? We love serving this salsa verde recipe with tortilla chips (and Frito’s), but also love it with:

Sweet Salsa Verde recipe aka green salsa in a bowl with tortilla chips.

For more salsa recipes, check out:

4.99 from 50 votes

Salsa Verde Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
Sweet Salsa Verde – a delicious salsa recipe that is sweet and takes just minutes to make. Ingredients include tomatillos, jalapenos, sugar, & cilantro.
Servings: 12
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 (28-ounce) can tomatillos (about 15) drained
  • ยฝ-โ…” cup sugar
  • 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
  • 2-3 tablespoons diced jalapeรฑo

Instructions 

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until blended to the consistency you desire.
  • Add additional jalapeรฑos for more spice, or add more sugar if you like it sweeter.

Video

Notes

Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4โ€“6 days.
Seeding Tomatoes: To prevent watery salsa, seed the tomatoes before adding to the blender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 33kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 0.03g, Fat: 0.04g, Saturated Fat: 0.003g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g, Sodium: 0.2mg, Potassium: 7mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 38IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 1mg, Iron: 0.01mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Make it a Gift

Turn this recipe into a gift just by throwing it in a jar and attaching a printable!!

NOTE: I often store my salsa in mason jars and give it as gifts. Be sure to let those you give it to know that they should NOT put the jar in the pantry unless it has been properly bottled and has a sealed lid.

I made this print for you that is cute and simple! It doesn’t need to be used just for salsa. It can be used for anything!! Attach it to a jar of candy or a box or plate of cookies.

TO SAVE & PRINT MERRY CHRISTMAS TAGS:

To Save, CLICK on the tag you like. Then, RIGHT-CLICK and SAVE. Open it in a program like WORD, RE-SIZE, PRINT, cut out and attach. We have made both a turquoise and a green print version for you and you can choose to use a square sized version or a larger tag version as well.

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Fill out the form below and the FREE printable will be sent to your email.

I attached mine with some glue dots and added some ribbon around the lid. EASY!! Hope you enjoy!

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and Iโ€™m the mom of SIX stinkinโ€™ cute kids and the wife to my smokinโ€™ hot hubby, Lo. My momโ€™s maiden name is Luna, and Iโ€™m one of the many crafty โ€œLilโ€™ Lunasโ€ in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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77 Comments

  1. Natalie says:

    5 stars
    This salsa is the best! We love making it for so many different recipes. It’s sweet & so simple to make!

  2. Amy L Huntley says:

    5 stars
    We live on chips and salsa! The flavor of this recipe is so amazing! I love a yummy salsa recipe!

  3. Allison says:

    Are you using canned jalepenos too?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Yes, either work just fine ๐Ÿ™‚ Enjoy!!

  4. Millican Pecan says:

    5 stars
    I LOVE SALSA verde, and this looks not only fabulous, but easy! a great idea for gifts, as well as making for when we have chips and salsa. i’ve always preferred green over red, so super excited to try this.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I hope you like it!! Yes, it’s a great, yummy gift! Thank you so much!

  5. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says:

    5 stars
    This looks incredibly delicious! Definitely a must try!

  6. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    One of the best and quickest salsas that you can make. In no time you can have a delicious salsa on the table to compliment any meal.

  7. Joy says:

    5 stars
    This salsa is definitely one of my favorites!

    1. Emily Gavlick says:

      How many pint jars do you think this recipe will fill? I’m looking to gift this to 9 people. Thank you.

      1. Kristyn Merkley says:

        I would probably double the recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

  8. lauren kelly says:

    5 stars
    Salsa Verde is my favorite! this looks so fresh and delicious!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I love salsa verde too!! It’s a nice change ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Toni says:

    5 stars
    This is really amazing! So easy to make and taste really good!

  10. Kimberly says:

    5 stars
    This is soooo good, I want to dip practically everything in it!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Haha..me too!! Thank you!