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Tomatillo Avocado Salsa

Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
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Tomatillo Avocado Salsa is a fresh, vibrant, and easy-to-make salsa combining tart tomatillos, creamy avocado, zesty lime, and a hint of jalapeño spice. Perfect as a dip, taco topping, or a fresh twist to grilled meats, this versatile salsa brings brightness and richness to any meal without cooking required.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 6 medium tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and quartered
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tomatillos: Remove the papery husks from the tomatillos and rinse them under cold water to remove their sticky residue. Chop them into quarters for easy blending or dicing if you prefer a chunkier salsa.
  2. Dice the Avocado and Onion: Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces to maintain a creamy, chunky texture. Finely chop the red onion for subtle bite and color.
  3. Chop the Jalapeño and Cilantro: Slice the jalapeño pepper carefully, removing seeds for less heat if desired, and roughly chop fresh cilantro leaves to add herbal brightness.
  4. Mix and Season: In a medium bowl, combine the tomatillos, avocado, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Squeeze in fresh lime juice, drizzle olive oil if using, and season with salt. Gently toss everything together, taking care not to overly mash the avocado.
  5. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salsa and add more lime juice, salt, or jalapeño according to your preference. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld beautifully.

Notes

  • Pick firm, vibrant green tomatillos with intact husks for best flavor.
  • Use ripe but firm avocados to keep creamy texture without becoming mushy.
  • When blending, pulse briefly to preserve texture and avoid a mushy salsa.
  • Use adequate lime juice to prevent avocado browning and serve fresh.
  • Adjust heat level by controlling jalapeño amount and removing seeds for milder salsa.
  • Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days; freezing is not recommended.

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