Description
Tomatillo Avocado Salsa is a fresh, vibrant, and creamy salsa that perfectly balances the tangy tartness of tomatillos with the smooth richness of avocado. Ideal for dipping chips, topping tacos, or adding a burst of freshness to summer gatherings, this easy-to-make salsa is nutrient-rich, versatile, and packed with bright green flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6–8 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, coarsely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatillos: Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them thoroughly under cool water to eliminate any sticky residue. Roughly chop them to prepare for blending.
- Chop the other ingredients: Coarsely dice the ripe avocado, chop fresh cilantro, slice the jalapeño (removing seeds if milder heat is desired), and finely chop the red onion for a balanced salsa texture.
- Combine everything: Place the tomatillos, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion, and fresh lime juice in a food processor or blender. Pulse gently a few times until reaching your preferred consistency, whether chunky or smooth.
- Season and adjust: Add salt to taste and blend or stir once more. Adjust lime juice or jalapeño heat to your preference before transferring the salsa to a serving bowl.
Notes
- Choose ripe avocados that are creamy and soft but not overly mushy for the best texture.
- Rinse tomatillos thoroughly to avoid any bitterness or sticky texture from their husks.
- Remove jalapeño seeds to reduce heat, or leave some seeds for more spice.
- Use fresh lime juice as bottled lime juice can alter the bright flavor.
- Serve the salsa immediately or chill for an hour to let flavors meld and improve the taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface to minimize avocado browning, and consume within two days.
- Avoid freezing as avocado texture changes when frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Tomatillo salsa, avocado salsa, fresh salsa, Mexican salsa, healthy salsa, creamy salsa, dip, taco topping
