Description
Tomatillo Avocado Salsa is a bright, refreshing, and creamy dip that balances the tartness of fresh tomatillos with rich, ripe avocados. Perfectly seasoned with lime juice, fresh cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic, this versatile salsa elevates snacks, tacos, grilled meats, and more. Ready in minutes with simple ingredients, it’s a vibrant, vegan-friendly addition to any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 5–6 fresh tomatillos, husked and quartered
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeño, seeded or whole based on heat preference
- 1–2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatillos: Remove the husks from your tomatillos and rinse them thoroughly to eliminate stickiness. Chop the tomatillos into quarters, preparing them for blending.
- Blend the Base: In a food processor or blender, combine the chopped tomatillos, jalapeño, garlic, fresh cilantro, and lime juice. Pulse until the ingredients are roughly mixed, retaining some texture.
- Add the Avocado: Scoop the ripe avocado into the mixture and pulse a few times just to combine, ensuring the salsa remains creamy yet chunky.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and black pepper, then gently pulse or stir to blend the seasonings. Taste and adjust with additional lime juice or seasoning if needed.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salsa for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature for optimal taste.
Notes
- Pick firm, bright green tomatillos with intact husks for the freshest flavor.
- Pulse gently to avoid over-blending and maintain a lively, interesting texture.
- Use soft, perfectly ripe avocados for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Deseed the jalapeño for milder heat or include seeds for extra spice.
- Always use fresh lime juice for vibrant acidity and freshness.
- For milder salsa, remove or reduce jalapeño.
- Add a splash of orange juice or zest for a sweeter citrus twist.
- Try parsley or mint instead of cilantro for variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed on top to minimize browning; consume within 2 days.
- Freezing is possible for up to one month, but texture may change.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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