I’m finally posting a Cinco de Mayo recipe!
My mom started making green salsa a few years back as one of our regular ‘snacks’ to enjoy while visiting. It’s not uncommon for a few of us to sit on my parent’s patio with a 2-gallon container of chips and chow down. My version is a little spicier and I add garlic (because I love it so). If you want to make a larger batch just add another can of tomatillos (drained), more cilantro and seasoning.
Let it rest in the fridge a couple of hours before serving so all the flavors can meld. Your taste buds will be happy. 
Sidenote: This is a quick and easy version. You could use fresh tomatillos or even roasted tomatillos.
Yummy Salsa Verde
1, 28-oz can tomatillos
1 medium bunch fresh cilantro
1 sm. or 1 md. jalapeno and/or serrano, stemmed (I’ve used both or either, my mom always uses serrano; adjust for your heat preference)
2 cloves fresh garlic
Juice of 1/2 lime – 1 lime (start with 1/2 and taste)
1/2 – 1 t. salt
1/4 – 1/2 t. Mexican oregano
1/2 – 3/4 t. green chile powder
1 1/2 t. cumin powder
Extract tomatillos from can and place in blender. After removing, add 1/2 of tomatillo juice from can. Tear the most leafy portion of cilantro from the bottom stems and throw leaves (with stems attached) and garlic into the blender. Add stemmed jalapeno (okay to add seeds for more spice) and lime juice. Blend well. Add spices and seasonings and blend until well incorporated. Taste and adjust heat and seasoning as necessary.
© Amy Carpenter @ Afternoon Popcorn Snack, 2013
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yum! i never thought of a tomatillo drink ~ looks and sounds great
Oh, I guess I should change that. It’s not actually for drinking, it’s just so good, you’ll want to.
oh how funny! i’m a fan of tomato juice so it didn’t seem odd at all! heh heh
There’s a first time for everything.
yeah why not, a refreshing summer beverage, the green bloody mary ~ i’m not a vodka person but who knows?
Maybe tequila? You might be on to something! We drink red, why not green?
Now this is a green drink I can get behind.
Well, I had to change the title because it isn’t actually a drink, although it might go down okay with a shot of good tequila.
You have been nominated for ”ONE LOVELY BLOG AWARD”. Congratulations and have fun! Love your blog!
Thank you so much! I love your blog, btw.
Just played around with some tomatillos in class today- roasted them actually. Grew some in my garden 2 years ago and they went crazy
Sounds like the makings for your salsa verde to me! I love that everyone is thinking they could drink this… I might be able to as well 
I know! Now, I’m starting to think I should work on a tomatillo cocktail.
It might not be too bad.
Ha! You totally should
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Even tough its not for drinking I think it would work great chilled, It’s like a green gazpacho!
I agree!
Thanks for reading my blog and for your comment. I’m gaining some new ideas for the great tomatillo.
This looks yummy! One of my fave dishes is fried green tomatoes — and it’s so difficult to find green ones here because everything I see is ripe
( I shall find a way to make this dish over here — love salsa! I see you’ve already gotten several before but you can never have too much appreciation, right? 
Here’s the One Lovely Blog award, just to say thank you for sharing your mouthwatering recipes with us! http://jarofsalt.com/2012/05/12/grateful-fridays-one-lovely-blog-award/ Happy weekend 
I’m a big fan of fried green tomatoes too.
Thank you for the award, that is very thoughtful of you and means a lot coming from a blogger I admire. I love your blog! Thanks so much.
Ahh, this conversation is making me very hungry! Oh wow, thanks so much for finding things to enjoy in my blog, too
I appreciate your support and can’t wait wait to try the salsa verde in the kitchen. It should be awesome!
Absolutely! Is it okay if I borrow your ‘One Lovely Blog’ graphic for my blog? It’s beautiful!
Of course, go ahead
This has been given to me as well!
Great! Thank you!
Thanks for your comment on the Mint cookie. I love your recipe for the Salsa Verde. It makes me want to have some right now.
You are welcome. Thanks for your comment as well. Have a great weekend!
I have to try your recipe….it so much easier than the way I make it. Can’t wait to go shopping now.
I hope you enjoy.
Thank you for your comment on the Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich on my blog. .
You’re welcome!
how did you design your blog so beautifully??
i am having trouble figuring out wordpress, can’t seem to figure out how to add more design-must be trial and error:)
will have to try this recipe, salsa is my go to-
janis
I’ve previewed about every theme there is and really like this one the best. I use a lot of image widgets in the sidebar for the food pics and set the background at a complimentary color. This theme also has a darker option and an option to showcase text rather than photos. I just play around with it until it looks somewhat like I want it.
Boy, you could even cook chunks of meat in that with some onion and have a nice, light Chili verde
I never thought of that! Yummmm!!! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I hope you’re having a wonderful day.
That would have gone beautifully with my Beans ‘n Greens Burritos–Canadian Style that we devoured tonight. Looks beautiful!
Yes, it would have and those Beans ‘n Greens Burritos looked so yummy too! Thanks for reading my blog and commenting. Have a great day!
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