Salsa Verde Dip with Queso Fresco
Published Apr 26, 2022
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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
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 information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.