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Tomatillo Pico de Gallo

August 1, 2019
This fresh, raw Tomatillo Pico de Gallo is a zesty salsa that captures the essence of tart tomatillos, chiles, and onions. Perfect for chips or tacos. #tomatillo #tomatillosalsa #picodegallo #chipsandsalsa
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Consider this Tomatillo Pico de Gallo a tangy version of its sweeter, red tomato cousin. It is not typical to eat tomatillos raw, but I love their grassy, rhubarb-like character and amazing crunch. I first posted this recipe all the way back in 2010 and have revisited it again and again, so I thought some new photos were in order and maybe give a few more reasons why you should give it a try too! 
 
This fresh, raw Tomatillo Pico de Gallo is a zesty salsa that captures the essence of tart tomatillos, chiles, and onions. Perfect for chips or tacos. #tomatillo #tomatillosalsa #picodegallo #chipsandsalsa #holajalapeno

Let me tell you about Tomatillo Pico de Gallo

If you are familiar with Mexican food, then you know how a good fresh salsa like pico de gallo (tomatoes, chiles, and onion tossed in lime juice and salt) can really brighten an entire meal. This tomatillo version substitutes sweeter, softer red tomatoes for the crunchy, tart green ones. If you’ve never tried raw tomatillos before, you are in for a treat. They are bursting with flavor and add textural contrast to everything from enchiladas to tacos. 

As you may or may not know, I am really into tomatillos. I have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to this spunky little fruit/vegetable. I’m even trying to grow some in my garden for the first time this summer, so I’ll keep you updated on how that goes. If you are unfamiliar with them here are a few fun facts: 

  • Tomatillos aren’t baby tomatoes. They both are in the nightshade family, but tomatillos are a completely different plant whose fruit is covered by a papery husk. 
  • Most supermarkets now carry tomatillos, but the best quality is found in Latin markets. Choose ones that are firm and have no brown or soft spots. 
  • Raw tomatillos are not poisonous, but their husks are, so make sure to peel them first–and wash well before cutting. 

How to make it!

This fresh, raw Tomatillo Pico de Gallo is a zesty salsa that captures the essence of tart tomatillos, chiles, and onions. Perfect for chips or tacos. #tomatillo #tomatillosalsa #picodegallo #chipsandsalsa #holajalapeno

This salsa is a bit time consuming—lots of chopping— but not at all difficult to make. It will last about a week and a half in the fridge and makes a ton. Serve with chips, on top of scrambled eggs, grilled chicken, or steak.

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This fresh, raw Tomatillo Pico de Gallo is a zesty salsa that captures the essence of tart tomatillos, chiles, and onions. Perfect for chips or tacos. #tomatillo #tomatillosalsa #picodegallo #chipsandsalsa #holajalapeno

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This fresh, raw Tomatillo Pico de Gallo is a zesty salsa that captures the essence of tart tomatillos, chiles, and onions. Perfect for chips or tacos.

  • Author: Kate Ramos
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 5 Cups 1x
  • Category: salsa
  • Method: no-cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound tomatillos, husks removed and small diced
  • 1 medium onion, small dice
  • 2 jalapeños, small dice (seeds removed if you don’t want it spicy)
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine. Taste and add more salt or lime juice if necessary.

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11 Comments

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    Reply Enriqueta E Lemoine August 14, 2019 at 3:39 pm

    I have to make this asap. i love the way you diced everything!

    ★★★★★

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    Reply Estefania August 14, 2019 at 3:41 pm

    Mexican food is becoming my new addiction!! Love this recipe

    ★★★★★

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    Reply Blanca D August 14, 2019 at 5:57 pm

    I can’t wait to get home and harvest some of my tomatillos to make some salsa or pico de gallo!

    ★★★★★

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    Reply Ricardo Angulo August 14, 2019 at 6:51 pm

    Me encanta la salsa! Perfecta combinación para una parrilla con yuca o cualquier acompala te…

    ★★★★★

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    Reply Patricia Zerpa August 15, 2019 at 7:08 am

    Nunca he probado los tomatillos, creo que ya es hora de que lo haga y esta receta es perfe ta para comenzar

    ★★★★★

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    Reply zol August 15, 2019 at 10:41 am

    love the recipe ! it looks like the sauce we put to the Empanadas 🙂

    ★★★★★

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      Reply Kate Ramos August 19, 2019 at 8:33 am

      Oh my gosh, yes! It would be amazing with empanadas.

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    Reply Mary August 15, 2019 at 11:00 am

    Me encanta la idea de pico de gallo de tomatillo con su sabor único !!

    ★★★★★

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      Reply Kate Ramos August 19, 2019 at 8:33 am

      ¡¡Sí!! Los tomatillos son tan buenos crudos.

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    Reply Andy August 15, 2019 at 11:06 am

    Esto está perfecto para cuando se tengan visitas en casa. Un plato sencillo pero para deslumbrar. Jajaja no se esperarían esto de este papá novato y torpe.

    ★★★★★

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      Reply Kate Ramos August 19, 2019 at 8:32 am

      Gracias Andy!

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