salsa verde

noun

sal·​sa ver·​de ˈsȯl-sə-ˈver-ˌdā  -ˈvər-dē 

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

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Mexican Spanish, literally, "green sauce"

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above