Description
This Green Tomato Salsa is a vibrant, tangy twist on classic salsa — made with unripe green tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, lime, and garlic. It’s fresh, zesty, and perfect for tacos, grilled meats, or as a dip with tortilla chips. Enjoy it fresh, roasted, or canned for year-round flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs (700 g) green tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium white onion, roughly chopped
- 2–3 jalapeño peppers (or serrano peppers for extra heat)
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon cumin (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 avocado (for creamy salsa)
- 1 small green bell pepper
- Roasted corn or tomatillos
- A pinch of smoked paprika
- Fresh parsley or mint for herbal variation
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes: Wash and chop the green tomatoes. For extra flavor, roast tomatoes, garlic, and jalapeños at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes until slightly charred.
- Blend the salsa: Add tomatoes, garlic, peppers, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, cumin, and olive oil to a blender or food processor. Pulse until you reach the desired texture — smooth or chunky.
- Simmer (optional): For a richer flavor, simmer the salsa over medium heat for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened. Let cool.
- Serve or store: Enjoy immediately with chips or tacos, or refrigerate in jars for up to 7 days. For long-term use, follow safe canning methods.
Notes
- Roasting the ingredients deepens the flavor and adds smokiness.
- Use firm, unripe green tomatoes for the best texture.
- Adjust the number of jalapeños to control spice level.
- Ferment for 2–3 days for probiotic-rich salsa with tangy depth.
- Safely can your salsa for up to a year using sterilized jars and water-bath processing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Blended or Roasted
- Cuisine: Mexican, Seasonal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Green Tomato Salsa, Salsa Verde, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Green Tomato Recipes, Canning Green Salsa, Fermented Salsa, Homemade Salsa, Summer Condiments, Healthy Dips, Lyndy’s Kitchen