Salsa Verde Dip with Queso Fresco
This Salsa Verde Dip with Queso Fresco is an easy recipe for green tomatillo salsa that is perfect for your Cinco de Mayo fiesta. I love the way the queso fresco and the salsa complement each other.
Salsa Verde Dip with Queso Fresco
Servings: 5
Calories: 21kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups tomatillos , husked, cleaned and rinsed
- 2-3 serrano chilies whole , stems removed
- 1 clove garlic , whole
- 3 stalks cilantro , roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon white sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt , or to taste
- ⅓ cup chopped white onion
- 1 package queso fresco (I used a 10-ounce package; you can use a larger package, if desired)
Instructions
- Cover tomatillos, chilies, and garlic with just enough water to cover in a small saucepan.
- Simmer until tomatillos start to lose vibrant green color. Be sure not to overcook.
- Once tomatillos are done simmering, allow to cool for a few minutes before handling the liquid. Strain and reserve all the ingredients and the water.
- Place the tomatillos, peeled garlic, chilies, cilantro, sugar, and salt into a blender or food processor. Pulse to a fairly rough textured sauce and add reserved water, as needed. Do not blend too much. After blending, fold in half the white onion and salt, to taste.
- When ready to serve, remove the queso fresco from the package and place on a serving platter. Pour salsa around the queso fresco. Garnish salsa with remaining onions. Serve with fresh tortilla chips. It is best when you can get a bit of the cheese with each bite of salsa and chip.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Salsa Verde Dip with Queso Fresco
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 236mg10%
Potassium 138mg4%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 150IU3%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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