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    Sweet Salsa Verde (Green Salsa)

    Published: Dec 27, 2020 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Sweet Salsa Verde (Green Salsa) The famous sweet and spicy green salsa is always popular with kids and grown-ups alike! How to make the best sweet salsa verde. www.modernhoney.com #salsaverde #greensalsa #salsa

    Sweet Salsa Verde (Green Salsa)

    The famous sweet and spicy green salsa is always popular with kids and grown-ups alike! How to make the best sweet salsa verde. 

    If you are looking for a universally loved sweet green salsa, you've come to the right place. My Mom and sister-in-law have been making this salsa verde for years and it is about time I share the recipe with you!

    Sweet Salsa Verde (Green Salsa) The famous sweet and spicy green salsa is always popular with kids and grown-ups alike! How to make the best sweet salsa verde. www.modernhoney.com #salsaverde #greensalsa #salsa

    There are a few restaurants here in Arizona that serve a sweet green salsa. You basically want to drink this stuff! People go to the restaurants for the green salsa alone. It is fresh tasting with green tomatillos stealing the show with fresh cilantro and jalapenos and then the sweetness comes in to offset the spiciness.

    If you aren't big into spice, this is the recipe for you! Now if you like your salsa more on the spicy side, just add more jalapeno and you will have the perfect sweet and spicy salsa verde.

    Sweet Salsa Verde (Green Salsa) The famous sweet and spicy green salsa is always popular with kids and grown-ups alike! How to make the best sweet salsa verde. www.modernhoney.com #salsaverde #greensalsa #salsa

    This Sweet Salsa Verde can be made in only two minutes! It is made with canned tomatillos, fresh cilantro, jalapenos, sugar, and garlic salt. You only need 5 ingredients so it is super simple. 

    All of the ingredients are thrown into a blender or food processor and blend it for about 15 seconds and the salsa is done!

    If you want a more mild salsa verde, I would suggest using jarred jalapenos. If you want a spicier salsa verde, use fresh jalapenos (and leave in the seeds and center ribbing for extra spice). 

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    Sweet Salsa Verde (Green Salsa) The famous sweet and spicy green salsa is always popular with kids and grown-ups alike! How to make the best sweet salsa verde. www.modernhoney.com #salsaverde #greensalsa #salsa

    Sweet Salsa Verde (Green Salsa) The famous sweet and spicy green salsa is always popular with kids and grown-ups alike! How to make the best sweet salsa verde. www.modernhoney.com #salsaverde #greensalsa #salsa

    Sweet Salsa Verde (Green Salsa)

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    Sweet Salsa Verde (Green Salsa) The famous sweet and spicy green salsa is always popular with kids and grown-ups alike!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8

    Equipment

    • vitamix blender
    • food processor

    Ingredients
      

    • (1) 28-ounce can Whole Tomatillos (suggest La Costena brand)
    • 1 bunch Cilantro (remove stems)
    • 1 Jalapeno (sliced or 8 jalapeno slices from jarred jalapenos)
    • ½ cup Sugar (may use ⅓ cup if you want it less sweet)
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt

    Instructions
     

    • In a blender or food processor, add canned whole tomatillos and ½ cup of the juice from the can. Add cilantro leaves, jalapeno, sugar, and garlic salt. If you want a spicier salsa, leave in the seeds and center rib.
    • Blend for 20 seconds or until it is smooth. Place in a jar and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with chips.
    Keyword green salsa, salsa verde, sweet green salsa, sweet salsa verde
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    1. Terry

      May 24, 2023 at 7:42 am

      5 stars
      The whole family loved this salsa. I did half the sugar and added extra jalapeño and it was perfect for our taste. Great recipe.

      Reply
    2. Marci

      May 11, 2022 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipe it was quick and easy, I used the 1/4 cp of sugar however I think I would take that to half again for my taste. I will make this often a big it with the family.

      Reply
    3. Jill Davis

      December 03, 2021 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for this recipe Melissa! It's a family favorite at the restaurants and one we cherish at home now.

      Reply
    4. Jill Davis

      December 03, 2021 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for this recipe Melissa! A family favorite at the restaurant and one we cherish at home now.

      Reply
    5. Barbara King

      December 30, 2020 at 5:59 pm

      What if I use fresh tomatillos instead of the canned ones? When I make tomatillo sauce, I never cook it, but prefer them to remain raw.

      Reply
      • EMILY

        July 26, 2021 at 5:21 am

        probably use around 8-10 fresh de-husked clean tomatillos should work.

        Reply

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