salsa verde

noun

sal·​sa ver·​de ˈsȯl-sə-ˈver-ˌdā How to pronounce salsa verde (audio) -ˈvər-dē How to pronounce salsa verde (audio)
ˈsäl-
plural salsa verdes
: a tangy green salsa that is typically made with tomatillos, cilantro, garlic, chili peppers, and onions and is used especially as a condiment, dip, or sauce in Mexican cuisine
One of the must-have basics in Mexican cuisine, salsa verde combines cooked tomatillos with ingredients such as diced white onion, cilantro and chiles. … It's used in everything from dip for tortilla chips to quesadillas, guacamole … or tortilla soup …—Cathy Thomas

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Finished with a drizzle of cilantro-lime crema and served with salsa verde. — Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 28 Apr. 2026 Shaw made his with thick tortilla chips tossed in a pan with salsa verde and garnished with plenty of crema. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 Mexican comfort food known for agua frescas, frozen margaritas, enchiladas (mole, salsa verde and sour cream trio), pambazos and desserts. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for salsa verde

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Mexican Spanish, literally, "green sauce"

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of salsa verde was in 1933

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“Salsa verde.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salsa%20verde. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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