Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
A fresh and chunky salsa verde made with just-ripened tomatillos, creamy avocado, and a hint of heat from jalapeños or serrano peppers. Perfect as a dip or topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 medium tomatillos husked, rinsed, and quartered
- 2 whole jalapeños or serrano chiles seeds removed for less heat
- 0.5 cup cilantro leaves lightly packed
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 0.5 medium white onion coarsely chopped
- 1 large avocado
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1/2 lime
- to taste salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Add the tomatillos, jalapeños or serranos, cilantro, garlic, and chopped onion to a food processor. Pulse for about 5 seconds until chunky, do not over process.
- Halve the avocado, remove the pit, lightly score the flesh into dice-sized cubes, and scoop into the food processor.
- Add lime juice and salt, then stir gently by hand to combine, keeping the avocado chunky.
- Taste the salsa and adjust salt as needed for flavor balance.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days. Salsa may oxidize and mellow over time.
Notes
This salsa is great fresh and can be paired with chips, tacos, grilled meats, or salads. Avoid blending avocado too much to maintain a chunky texture.