Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa Verde

Name: Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 medium avocado, (peeled and pitted); 5 medium tomatillos, (husked, rinsed and quartered); 1 medium jalapeño, (roughly chopped); ½ medium white onion; 2 garlic cloves, (sliced); ½ cup packed cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

This easy, fresh salsa only takes a few ingredients and can be made in 5 minutes in a blender.

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Not only is the bright green color of this salsa visually appealing, the bright flavor and creamy texture is the perfect accompaniment for smoky grilled meats, tacos or when served with chips. This guacamole-salsa hybrid pairs especially well with al pastor tacos, the tacos are traditionally served with a scoop of the salsa on top along with cilantro and onion.

Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa Verde

Tomatillo- Avocado Salsa Verde

ingredients for tomatillo avocado salsa on white cutting board

Key Ingredients in This Recipe

Avocado – When shopping for avocados, look for ones that are firm but “give” slightly when gently squeezed in your hand. I recommend using a ripe avocado in this recipe so it blends into the salsa well.
Tomatillo – Tomatillos grow with a thin, papery husk on the outside which can be easily removed. They look similar to smaller green tomatoes (their name translates in Spanish to little tomato) though they have a more acidic flavor and denser texture than green tomatoes.
Jalapeños – I use whole jalapeños in this recipe though if you want a more mild salsa I recommend removing the seeds and membrane from the jalapeño. This cuts down on the spice while the jalapeño flavor remains.

How to Make Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa Verde ingredients piled in blender closeup in harsh sunlight

Step 1: Combine ingredients.

Add the avocado, tomatillos, jalapeño, onion, garlic, cilantro and lime juice to a blender or a food processor.

Step 2: Blend salsa.

Purée until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt.

Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa Verde in blender

tomatillo avocado salsa with tortilla chips

Step 3: Serve or store.

Serve with tortilla chips or on tacos. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa Verde

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Serves 1/2 cups

US Customary – Metric

Ingredients:

1 medium avocado, peeled and pitted
5 medium tomatillos, husked, rinsed and quartered
1 medium jalapeño, roughly chopped
½ medium white onion
2 garlic cloves, sliced
½ cup packed cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions:

Add the avocado, tomatillos, jalapeño, onion, garlic, cilantro and lime juice to a blender or food processor.
Purée until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt.
Use or store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa Verde