Mason Jar Salsa Verde with Cucumber Dill Spears

A vibrant, no-cook salsa verde served in jars, paired with refreshing cucumber dill spears for a bright, healthy appetizer.

Cuisine: American

Category: Salads

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh tomatillos
• 1 jalapeño peppers
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 tbsp fresh dill
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Remove husks from 1 cup fresh tomatillos and rinse, then place in a food processor.
2. Step 2: Add 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded), 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp lime juice to the food processor.
3. Step 3: Pulse until smooth, scraping down sides, then add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt, blending until fully combined.
4. Step 4: Cut 1 medium cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds, then slice each round into 1/2-inch spears.
5. Step 5: Toss cucumber spears with 1 tbsp fresh dill and 1 tbsp olive oil in a bowl until coated.
6. Step 6: Transfer salsa verde to clean mason jars, filling to 1 inch below the rim.
7. Step 7: Serve cucumber spears alongside the salsa for dipping.