Zesty Tomatillo Avocado Salsa Recipe
This vibrant and chunky tomatillo avocado salsa is perfect for parties or a zesty snack. Combining tangy tomatillos, creamy avocado, and a hint of heat from jalapeños, this salsa is fresh, flavorful, and ready in just minutes.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 medium tomatillos husked, rinsed, and quartered
- 2 whole jalapeños seeds removed for less heat
- 0.5 cups 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 use as needed
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Add the tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, and onion to a food processor and pulse briefly, about 5 seconds, until chunky but not pureed.
- Halve the avocado, remove the pit, score the flesh into cubes, and scoop into the food processor canister.
- Add lime juice and salt to taste, then stir gently by hand to combine without pureeing the avocado to keep it chunky.
- Taste the salsa and adjust salt as needed; more salt will enhance the flavors.
- Serve immediately or store airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days, noting it may mellow in flavor and oxidize slightly over time.
Notes
This fresh salsa is great with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats. For extra heat, keep some of the jalapeño seeds in the salsa.