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    Grilled Tomatillo Salsa

    Published: Apr 29, 2022 · Modified: Apr 29, 2022 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Grab a bag of tortilla chips, get the grill fired up, mix up a Margarita and make some Grilled Tomatillo Salsa! It is like this Fresh Tomatillo Salsa but the tomatillos, onions, jalapeno and garlic are all charred with a delicious grilled flavor!

    Grilled Tomatillo Salsa being scooped with a tortilla chip

    This Grilled Salsa is also great on steak or beef tacos, chicken tacos or fish tacos, burritos, and salads.

    More Salsa Recipes

    I can eat an embarrassing amount of chips and salsa! So you know we have a lot of salsa recipes on Mom’s Dinner. Here are some others to check out:

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    Grilled Tomatillo Salsa

    Delicious Tomatillo Salsa recipe that is made by grilling the tomatillos, onion, jalapeno and garlic. Just add some chips!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Equipment

    • Charcoal or Gas grill
    • Food Processor or Blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ( up to 1.25 lbs.) tomatillos husk removed and rinsed in warm water
    • ½ white onion
    • 2-3 fresh garlic cloves
    • 1-2 fresh jalapenos **see notes about heat level
    • ⅓ cup cilantro
    • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt more as desired after tasting
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    Instructions

    Prepping & Grilling

    • Start by heating your grill for direct heat.
    • While that heats up prep your veggies:
      remove the husk on the tomatillos and rinse under warm water (they will be sticky, that is ok, it may not all come off)
      Grab two garlic cloves, leaving the paper skin on, and place in a foil packet with a little olive oil.
      Cut half a white onion into quarters and then skewer. It will make it easier to manuver on the grill and prevent them from falling into the grill.
      The jalapeno will go on the grill whole, just as is.
      ** no need to use oil on your veggies.
    • Place the tomatillos, jalapeno, onions and garlic packet over direct heat for about 10 minutes. You will want to occassionally turn the jalapeno and tomatillos so they char on all sides.
      grilled tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapeno in a bowl
    • Let the veggies cool for a couple minutes and then place them in a food processor or blender along with the kosher salt, cilantro, and lime juice.
      **See the notes below about what portion of the jalapeno to use.
    • Blend for about 20 seconds
      Grilled Tomatillo Salsa in a food processor
    • Taste with a spoon or chip and add more seasoning (kosher salt) as desired.

    Serving

    • Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or with tacos, quesadillas, burritos or salads.

    Storing

    • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

    Notes:

    **JALAPENO: You can choose your own heat/spice level with a jalapeno. After grilling use the portion that best fits your spice tolerance:
    Low Heat- Green parts only. Or use a Poblano or Anaheim pepper which are less spicy.
    Medium Heat – no seeds, keep the with pith/ribs
    Spicy – put everything but the stem in the salsa! Or grab a pepper hotter than a jalapeno ( if you do, you are stronger than me!).
    NOT UP TO GRILLING? If you want some tomatillo salsa but you aren’t up for grilling or don’t have access to a grill you can make this Fresh Tomatillo Salsa which doesn’t require any grilling or roasting!
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Catherine

      May 18, 2022 at 5:58 am

      5 stars
      Yum!

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