Description
This Tomatillo Avocado Salsa recipe offers a fresh, vibrant, and creamy salsa combining the tangy zest of tomatillos with the smooth richness of ripe avocados. Quick to prepare in under 15 minutes, it is versatile for use as a dip, topping, or sauce, enhancing chips, tacos, grilled dishes, and more. Packed with nutrients, easy to customize, and bursting with bright flavors, this salsa is a perfect addition to any meal or snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded or not (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatillos: Husk and rinse the tomatillos thoroughly to remove their sticky residue, then roughly chop them. For a milder, softer flavor, optionally boil or roast the tomatillos before use.
- Dice the avocado and onion: Peel and pit the avocados, then cut into chunks that will blend smoothly but retain creaminess. Finely chop the red onion to add a crisp, pungent contrast.
- Blend the salsa: Combine chopped tomatillos, diced avocado, red onion, jalapeño (seeded or not depending on desired heat), fresh cilantro, and lime juice in a blender or food processor. Pulse gently to mix while keeping some texture.
- Season and adjust: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir or pulse again briefly if needed. Taste and adjust the lime juice or jalapeño for heat according to your preference.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and enhance its refreshing taste before serving.
Notes
- Choose ripe avocados that yield gently to pressure for optimal creaminess.
- Control spice by starting with half the jalapeño and increasing as desired.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best bright flavor; avoid bottled lime juice.
- Add lime juice immediately after mashing avocado to slow browning.
- Avoid over-blending to maintain a pleasant chunky texture instead of a smooth dip.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days.
- Freezing is not recommended as avocado texture changes upon thawing.
- Serve cold or at room temperature; reheating is not advised.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (optional 5 minutes if roasting or boiling tomatillos)
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook (optional roasting)
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg