Tomatillo Pico de Gallo [Recipe]

I just love homemade salsa, you guys! I want it on everything, all day, every day – three-sixty-five, twenty-four-seven. Ahem, I may be a little fanatical, but this tomatillo pico de gallo recipe is hands down one of my all-time favorite salsas. It’s light, refreshing, packed with flavor, and it’s GREEN!

Don’t forget to PIN it for later! ?

Who doesn’t love green salsa, amirite? Think about it: it’s always the green salsa that disappears the fastest when you’re dining at your favorite Mexican restaurant. In the past, I’ve tried to do my best to be polite and share, but doing so is always a struggle.

In a perfect world, you could physically barricade your enemies dining partners with an intricately constructed tortilla chip fort so you can enjoy your green salsa alone in peace. This recipe will have to hold you over until that day comes.

The texture and consistency are what I adore most about this recipe. Although the flavor is quite similar to the traditional green salsa, or salsa verde, the freshly chopped produce brightens this lively condiment and adds an entirely different textural element. Tomatillo pico de gallo can’t be beat! It’s just so good.

When you are hunting down the perfect tomatillos, there are a few things to keep an eye out for.

You want firm to the touch, bright green husk and fruit, and a minimal gap between the sheath and fruit.

You want to avoid: soft, pale yellow or light green color sheath and fruit, and ballooned out loose husks. The tomatillos that look like this have seen better days; they aren’t worthy of the epic salsa you are about to create.

That thin, papery sheath covering your tomatillos comes off easily. Remove the outer husk, then wash them off. It’s all sorts of sticky underneath there!

The tomatillo pico de gallo recipe

To prepare the tomatillo pico de gallo, select the freshest, firmest veggies you can find, wash them off, and get to chopping! Tomatillo, onion, jalapeno pepper, scallion, cilantro, garlic powder, and salt to taste. That’s it! This salsa is just as easy as whipping up a salad. If you have any leftover tomatillos, be sure to try this tomatillo chili recipe!

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Tomatillo Pico de Gallo [Recipe]

I can't think of anything I don't want to put this green pico de gallo on!

Course Condiment, Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 8 Servings

Calories 7 kcal

Author Tasha Metcalf

Ingredients

• 3 Tomatillos Medium, Coarsely Chopped
• 1/4 White Onion Finely Chopped
• 1/2 Green Jalapeno Pepper With Seeds, Finely Chopped
• 1 Scallion Minced
• 1/4 Cup Cilantro Chopped
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium sized bowl, gently mix together tomatillos, onion, jalapeno pepper, scallion, cilantro and garlic powder until thoroughly combined.
2. Taste the vegetable mixture and add salt to your liking.
3. Mix together.
4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1-2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Tomatillo Pico de Gallo [Recipe]

Amount Per Serving

Calories 7

% Daily Value*

Potassium 43mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%

Vitamin A 1.5%

Vitamin C 3.9%

Iron 0.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.