Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde)

Name: Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde)
Yield: Serves 9 (Makes 2 1/4 cups)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon, table salt; 1 pound, fresh tomatillos (about 8), husked and washed; 1/2 , small onion, chopped coarse; 1 medium, jalapeño chile, seeds and ribs removed (seeds minced and reserved), chile minced; 1 , medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 teaspoon); 1/2 cup, packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon, juice from 1 lime

Appetizers
Mexican
Condiments

Tomatillo salsa, also known as salsa verde, may the lesser-known sibling of tomato salsa—at least on American tables—but its bright, bracing flavor perks up a whole host of Mexican foods. And it can be ready in only 15 minutes.

SERVES 9 (Makes 2 1/4 cups)

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