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    Home » Recipes » Salsas and Dips » Salsas » Avocado Salsa Verde

    Published: Oct 28, 2017 Modified: Jun 10, 2023 by Catherine Arena Leave a Comment

    Avocado Salsa Verde

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    The best of two worlds, avocado and salsa verde come together to create this delicious Avocado Salsa Verde. Blend tomatillos, serrano pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro and an avocado and you have one of the best Mexican salsas ever!

    Avocado Salsa Verde served in a green glass.

    Okay so how much do I say I love salsa verde? And how much do I say I love avocados? If you know me personally or know me through Mexican Appetizers and More, then you already know how much I love both.

    Salsa verde and avocados are all kinds of yum for me!  Infuse these two foods together and you now have a mouth jarring salsa that is on a whole other level of deliciousness.

    Avocado Salsa Verde served in a green glass.

    Mexican Avocado Salsa

    Yes, I have a thing with salsas and dips. A salsa/dip is just extra inviting when it’s multi-functional.  And a Mexican avocado salsa hence avocado salsa verde is just that!  You can have it with pretty much whatever you like!!

    Who wants the same salsa with chips and dip, or with steak and chicken?

    That being said, in my book you need to be able to have plenty of salsas in your inventory of salsas to combine with different dishes and appetizers.

    I don’t know but that’s just me, I get really bored quickly with “same old, same old.”  I need a little more excitement in my meals.  And salsas are so affordable and super simple to make!

    But the thing is a salsa cannot just be affordable and simple. It has to taste really good. In my case, really really good for me to make it again and again….

    This avocado salsa verde definitely makes the cut for a delicious simplistic salsa.

    For more delicious salsa recipes:

    Super Easy Jalapeño Salsa

    Hyper-Delicious Tomato Jalapeño Salsa

    Habanero Tomatillo Salsa

    Creamy Sour Cream Salsa Verde Sauce

    Tip:  Growing avocado in a pot.

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    Avocado Salsa Verde served in a green glass.

    Avocado Salsa Verde

    The best of two worlds, avocado and salsa verde come together to create this delicious Avocado Salsa Verde.  Blend tomatillos, serrano pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro and an avocado and you have one of the best Mexican salsas ever!
    4 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dip, Salsa, Vegetarian
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 18 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 66kcal
    Author: Catherine Arena

    Ingredients

    • 1 avocado
    • 4 large tomatillos husks removed and rinsed
    • 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper could just use half of the pepper if you would like less heat
    • ½ onion
    • 1-2 garlic cloves
    • 12 sprigs of cilantro rinsed
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Remove the husks from tomatillos. Tomatillos will be sticky under husks, give them a rinse.
    • On a baking tray roast tomatillos in a 375 degree oven for 15 minutes.or you can cook them in boiling water…
      In a pot of water over medium heat, cook for 10-12 min until tomatillos are soft.
    • Add tomatillos to a blender or chopper. Add serrano (or jalapeño) onion, garlic and cilantro.
      Blend together until smooth.
      Note: You can start with half of the pepper at first till you find the heat level you like.
    • Add salt to taste and blend again.Taste sauce and see if you would like to add more serrano/jalapeño pepper or salt.
    • Cut avocado in half, remove pit and scoop avocado pulp into blender. Pulse blend for a few seconds.Serve with chips, on top of steak, pork, chicken, beans and even eggs.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6 | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    Could roast tomatillos in oven for 15 minutes or boil in water.  (Picture is from another recipe Mini Serrano Chicken Kabobs)

    Tomatillos, onions, serrano peppers and garlic for the Mini Serrano Chicken Kabobs

    Or cook boil tomatillos…

    Tomatillos cooking in a pot for the Avocado Salsa Verde.

    Cooked tomatillos…before adding to a blender or chopper, let some of the water drain off on a slotted spoon.

    Tomatillos cooking in a pot for the Avocado Salsa Verde.

    Don’t forget to let me know how much you enjoyed this Avocado Salsa Verde.

    More Salsas

    • Salsa de Arandanos served in a small transparent bowl with fresh cranberries around it and pine cones for decor.
      Salsa de Arándanos
    • Guava BBQ Sauce (Salsa de Guayaba) in a mason jar with whole heads of garlic beside and lime wedges.
      Guava BBQ Sauce
    • Puerto Rican Salsa Criolla (Puerto Rican Creole Sauce) in a pot surrounded by bell peppers, garlic and cilantro.
      Puerto Rican Salsa Criolla
    • Tomatillo Pico de Gallo served in a clear bowl.
      Tomatillo Pico de Gallo

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