Mexican Salsa Verde
Salsa Verde is a vibrant, tangy green sauce from Mexico, primarily made from tomatillos, green chilies, onions, cilantro, and lime juice. It's a staple condiment used to top tacos, enchiladas, and grilled meats, offering a fresh, zesty alternative to red salsas.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a low-calorie, low-fat, and low-carb condiment, typically providing around 10-20 calories per 2-tablespoon serving. It's a good source of vitamins C and K from the tomatillos and cilantro, along with capsaicin from the chilies.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 25 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 4 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1200 IU |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10 mcg |
| Folate | 20 mcg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The key ingredient, the tomatillo, is not a tomato but a husked fruit from the nightshade family, which gives the sauce its signature tart flavor and sticky texture. Nutritionally, it's often praised for its high antioxidant content and potential metabolism-boosting properties from the capsaicin in the peppers.
