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Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

Last updated on September 17, 2018. Originally posted on March 9, 2014 by Lalaine. 25 Comments

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Avocado Tomatillo Salsa is about to become your top choice for condiment! Made with tomatillos, chili peppers, and avocado, it’s amazing over tacos, breakfast eggs or any of your favorite foods for a delicious kick of flavor!

Avocado Tomatillo Salsa is about to become your top choice for condiment! Made with tomatillos, chili peppers, and avocado, it's amazing over tacos, breakfast eggs or any of your favorite foods for a delicious kick of flavor!

G and I had lunch at the Whittier branch of El Cholo Mexican restaurant (their Los Angeles branch opened in 1921!) over the weekend. As customary in most Mexican sit-down establishments, we were served complimentary chips and salsa as a precursor to our meal.

The deep-fried corn chips were so warm and fresh and the salsa Roja nicely roasted and perfectly spiced, I was too full for anything else other than dessert by the time our waiter circled back to the table to take our order.

Avocado Tomatillo Salsa is about to become your top choice for condiment! Made with tomatillos, chili peppers, and avocado, it's amazing over tacos, breakfast eggs or any of your favorite foods for a delicious kick of flavor!

But as much as I enjoyed the salsa roja, what really piqued my interest were the gargantuan jars filled with what looked like salsa verde displayed in their lobby.

When I asked our server, he confirmed that the green sauce was, in fact, tomatillo salsa. Avocado tomatillo salsa, to be exact. And in the spirit of super duper customer service, he brought a small bowl for us to try. Mighty Lord have mercy! It was so darn good, I couldn’t pry the chip from the dip.

By the time we left the restaurant, I was literally obsessed with the stuff and was resolute to make my own batch at home. Fortunately, I already have a tried and tested salsa verde recipe which I have been making for years and turning it into my newest addiction was just a matter of adding the right amount of avocados to achieve the texture and taste I was looking for.

May I say my effort was successful? You guys, this avocado tomatillo salsa is the bomb! So good, you can eat it with a spoon! If you can resist long enough not to eat it with a spoon, it’s also awesome over breakfast eggs, grilled meats or seafood, and just about anything that needs an extra dose of yum. And let’s not forget it’s the ultimate dip, too! Give me a bunch of crisp corn chips in one hand and I can seriously drown in this salsa all day long.

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Avocado Tomatillo Salsa is about to become your top choice for condiment! Made with tomatillos, chili peppers, and avocado, it's amazing over tacos, breakfast eggs or any of your favorite foods for a delicious kick of flavor!
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Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

4.54 from 15 votes
Avocado Tomatillo Salsa is about to become your top choice for condiment! Made with tomatillos, chili peppers, and avocado, it's amazing over tacos, breakfast eggs or any of your favorite foods for a delicious kick of flavor!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 72kcal
Author: Onion Rings and Things

Ingredients

  • 10 to 12 tomatillos
  • 3 large jalapeno peppers
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 cup cilantro, stems trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3 avocados

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, combine tomatillos, jalapenos and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil for about 7 to 10 minutes or until softened. With a slotted spoon, remove from water.
  • In a blender, combine tomatillos, jalapenos, onions, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Process for about 30 to 40 seconds or until coarsely blended.
  • Cut avocados in half and discard pit. Using a spoon, scoop flesh. Add to tomatillo sauce and continue to pulse for another 30 to 40 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
  • Refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 61g | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.6g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 6.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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Avocado Tomatillo Salsa is about to become your top choice for condiment! Made with tomatillos, chili peppers, and avocado, it's amazing over tacos, breakfast eggs or any of your favorite foods for a delicious kick of flavor!
Avocado Tomatillo Salsa is about to become your top choice for condiment! Made with tomatillos, chili peppers, and avocado, it's amazing over tacos, breakfast eggs or any of your favorite foods for a delicious kick of flavor!

 

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  1. Sheri says

    July 29, 2018 at 11:25 am

    5 stars
    This is a great green sauce. I wanted mine to be creamy, so I added Sour Cream. Perfect!
    It makes a lot more than 2people can eat, so I freeze it. But be sure to freeze without sour cream. Just seems to be better if you add sour cream, after it has thawed.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      July 29, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      Thanks for the feedback, Sheri. Will definitely try your tip, sour cream sounds like a delicious addition!

      Reply
  2. Nancyf says

    June 22, 2018 at 11:12 am

    I am an avid canner. What are your thoughts about how this would work thru a water bath? I think it may need a bit more citric acid tho.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      June 24, 2018 at 3:26 am

      Hello Nancy,

      I am sorry but I’ve never tried canning this although I am sure it will be great to make and store for later use. Let me know how it turns out, I’d love to hear the tips 🙂

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        July 3, 2018 at 9:33 am

        Thanks. I’ll try it soon.

        Reply
        • Lalaine says

          July 3, 2018 at 12:46 pm

          Happy Cooking!

          Reply
          • Nancy says

            July 8, 2018 at 12:31 pm

            I made a modified version of your recipe today. I had grown enough tomitellos and jalapeños/Serranos to make almost a double batch. Because I wanted to be certain my jars would have a shelf life I mixed cider vinegar and water for the cooking of the peppers and the tomitellos and included the onion. And because I needed a hot mixture to put in the jars before processing them in a water bath, my mixture was more the consistency of a chunky guacamole. I also put a slight 1/8 teaspoon of powdered citric acid in each 1/2 pint jar. What I tasted has a good bite and plenty of flavor. I think it is a winner 😁. Happy cooking.

          • Lalaine says

            July 8, 2018 at 6:19 pm

            Thank you, Nancy, for sharing. I can’t wait to try your tips!

  3. Judy C. says

    March 14, 2018 at 10:25 pm

    5 stars
    We make this recipe without cooking the tomatillos and peppers. We also use only 1 avocado and add a bit more lime. We find the “raw” version is fresher tasting and more vibrant, and healthier too. Nice variation, give it a try!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      March 17, 2018 at 4:38 am

      Thanks for the tip, Judy. Will definitely give the “raw” version a try. Easier and sounds delicious. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Christine says

    June 12, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    Why is mine turning out so thick and creamy? Yours looks thinner? I’ve tried a few times and mine is a thick paste like consistency. 🙁

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      June 13, 2016 at 1:00 am

      Hi Christine

      When you add the avocados, pulse only them a couple or so times, just enough to process them a little.

      Reply
  5. Fareeha says

    September 9, 2015 at 2:31 am

    These simply look incredible.. feel like having a bite

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 10, 2015 at 12:36 am

      Thanks, Fareeha. Hope you give this a try, it’s awesome with chips!

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    September 7, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    sounds absolutely delish! love avocado! 🙂 pinned.

    Reply
  7. Shirley says

    September 1, 2015 at 9:52 am

    just made this and it’s sooo good! I put the avocado pit in each jar to lessen browning. A trick I learned making guacamole.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 10, 2015 at 12:38 am

      Yes, for some reason adding the pit does retard browning. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Maddie says

    May 17, 2015 at 6:55 am

    5 stars
    I am so excited to find this recipe! My mother ADORES the tomatillo salsa she gets from the store and she love avacados…this is perfect, especially since her birthday is next week! I now know that when she comes for her birthday dinner it will be mexican with this salsa…I think I will take Jason’s suggestion and roast the tomatillos and peppers! I have a feeling that I should make a double batch so she can have some to take home, as I do not foresee any being left from the dinner! I think I may try the BLACKENED TILAPIA FISH TACOS as well! Thank you so much for this blog! It is wonferful!!!

    Reply
  9. Cynthiane says

    September 19, 2014 at 5:39 am

    Just making sure, do you not take the seeds out of the jalapeños? Sorry if this is a silly question, I have never made salsa before. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 19, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      Hi Cynthiane

      It depends on hot you want your salsa. If you want heat, leave them in.

      No questions are silly 🙂

      Reply
  10. Tara says

    July 23, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    Is this something that can be canned?

    Reply
  11. Raeanne says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:14 am

    Does this turn brown with the avocado in it? It sounds delicious, but I would love for it to last longer than a day or two.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      March 11, 2014 at 4:39 pm

      Hi Raeanne

      It should last in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. The lemon juice retards the browning a bit.

      Reply
  12. jason miller says

    March 10, 2014 at 6:58 am

    you should try roasting the tomatillos, onion and jalapeno, 8-10 under the broiler. It gets a very nice roasted flavor.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      March 11, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Hello Jason

      I roast my tomatoes and serranos when I make my salsa roja but I’ve never tried it with tomatillos. Good to know, thank you so much.

      Reply

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