Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa Recipe
Mexican · Condiment · 20 min total
A creamy, tangy salsa that combines roasted tomatillos with ripe avocado for a vibrant condiment perfect with tacos, grilled meats, or chips.
10
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
8
servings
servings
70
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, stemmed and seeded (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat broiler. Place tomatillos on a baking sheet and broil 5-7 minutes until charred and softened, turning once. Let cool slightly.
- Transfer tomatillos and any juices to a blender. Add avocado, onion, cilantro, jalapeño if using, garlic, lime juice, and salt.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Taste and adjust salt.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to meld flavors. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Tips
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a chunkier salsa, pulse instead of blending until smooth.
- Add more jalapeño for extra heat.
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