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Jar of avocado salsa.
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Avocado Salsa

This creamy avocado salsa only takes 5 minutes to make!! The perfect green sauce for tacos, nachos, burritos, salads, or just for dipping chips into!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: salsa
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Serene

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 large avocado pit removed
  • 1 jalapeño de-seeded
  • 3 tomatillos husks removed, cut into quarters
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup white onion chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro (½ bunch)
  • juice from 1/2 a lime
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cumin

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely combined, will be a creamy smooth texture.
    Ingredients needed for avocado salsa in a food processor.
  • Taste and adjust. More salt, lime, or jalapeño if needed. To thin it out use approximately 1/4 cup of water (or broth!) to get desired consistency.
    Blended avocado salsa in food processor.

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Notes

Storage
  • Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. A piece of plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface helps prevent browning.
  • Freezer: This salsa doesn’t freeze well due to the avocado. It’s best made fresh or within a day or two.

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Sugar: 1g