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Avocado salsa verde in a glass dish

Avocado Salsa Verde (Salsa Verde de Aguacate)

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Avocado salsa verde is tangy, peppery, herby, a bit creamy, and can be a little spicy. It's made with tomatillos, chile jalapeño or serrano, onion, garlic, cilantro, and avocado.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Salsa
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb tomatillos husks removed and rinsed
  • 1 chile serrano or jalapeño stemmed
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp white onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves and upper stems
  • 1 avocado cut in half and pit removed
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Transfer all ingredients to a blender, except for the avocado and salt. If needed, chop the tomatillos and chiles to make it easier for the blender to puree the ingredients.
  2. Blend on medium speed until the ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Scoop in half the avocado and add salt to taste.
  4. Blend on medium speed until avocado is well incorporated into the salsa.
  5. For a creamier avocado salsa verde, scoop in the other half of the avocado and blend on medium speed until well incorporated.

Notes

  1. If you prefer a spicier salsa, use chile serrano. If you want a more mild salsa, use chile jalapeño.
  2. Adjust the spice level of the salsa by either removing or leaving the seeds and veins of the chiles. If you prefer a mild salsa remove the seeds and veins of the chiles used. If you prefer a spicy salsa leave the seeds and veins. If you want a medium spice level you can remove some but not all the seeds and veins. 
  3. If you prefer spicier salsa, add more chile serrano or jalapeño to taste.
  4. If you prefer a creamier avocado salsa verde, add both avocado halves.
  5. Blend salsa to desired consistency. If you prefer a chunky salsa, blend at a lower speed, if you prefer a smooth salsa, blend at a higher speed. I prefer a mix of both, so a bit chunky and a bit smooth. I usually blend at a medium speed until I have the preferred texture.
  6. When blending start at a low speed and then gradually increase the speed to achieve the consistency you like.
  7. Taste for salt and add more to taste if needed.