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    Creamy Tomatillo Avocado Salsa

    Published: Aug 14, 2019 · Modified: Jul 3, 2022 by Gemma · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, and avocado come together to create this spicy and creamy tomatillo avocado salsa, perfect for your next tacos, burritos, or whatever you'd like to add it to.

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    Creamy Tomatillo Avocado Salsa

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    When we were on vacation in Florida this summer,  my family and I visited a Cuban restaurant in Miami. After we had ordered our Cuban sandwiches, my parents looked at the waiter and asked, "do you have any salsa or chile?" With a bit of a confused, and perhaps even surprised look, the waiter responded, "Well, we have Tabasco sauce."

    "No, thank you," my parents responded, a little disappointed with the option offered.

    My parent's request did not surprise me in the least bit and it's not that my parents don't like Cuban food. Chile is actually a request my parents make at most meals.

    For my parents, as is true with many Mexican families, whether a dish is Cuban, Italian, Chinese, or Mexican, the meal is not complete without some fresh jalapeños, chile curtido (pickled jalapeños), or salsa that will add a spicy kick to each bite.

    The Wonders of a Good Salsa

    I too have learned the wonders a little spice adds to a meal, especially in the form of salsa. A great salsa can become the true star of a meal, and this creamy tomatillo avocado salsa is sure to be a showstopper.

    {For another showstopping salsa, take a look at this Easy and Fast Jalapeño Salsa.}

    I know for me it is every time I visit a taqueria. I always like to sample every single one of the salsas offered at the salsa bar. Yet, no matter the restaurant or the choices available, my favorite always tends to be the creamy green option.

    This particular recipe for creamy tomatillo avocado salsa gets its beautiful green color from tomatillos and jalapeños. And unlike other creamy green salsas, this one does not have any dairy in it but instead gets its silky texture from the avocado.

    So I hope you will enjoy adding this salsa to your next set of tacos, eggs, burritos or dish in need of a spicy kick.

    How to Make

    Creamy Tomatillo Avocado Salsa

    Begin by boiling 2 jalapeños, ½ white onion, 7 medium tomatillos, and 1 garlic clove in plenty of water.

    Boil the vegetables until the tomatillos and jalapeños are soft, which should take about 8-10 minutes. If you prefer, you can also roast the vegetables instead of boiling them, for a deliciously smoky taste.

    Once soft, drain the water and let the vegetables cool.

    Then, add the cooked vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add one cup of fresh cilantro, ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.

    Blend this all together until smooth.

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    Finally, add in one ripe avocado. Blend again until the avocado is incorporated fully and the salsa is a nice, smooth consistency.

    Preparing Creamy tomatillo avocado salsa #tomatillo salsa #avocadosalsa #mexicansalsa

    This recipe makes plenty of salsa, so it is great to serve for company as you will have lots to share. As is the case at my house, we always like to have homemade salsa in the fridge, and this one is  a great one to have on hand.

    I hope you enjoy!

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    Creamy tomatillo avocado salsa #tomatillo salsa #avocadosalsa #mexicansalsa

    Creamy Tomatillo Avocado Salsa

    by Gemma Aguayo-Murphy
    Tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, and avocado come together to create this spicy and creamy tomatillo avocado salsa, perfect for your next tacos, burritos, or whatever you'd like to add it to.
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 jalapeños
    • ½ white onion
    • 7 medium tomatillos
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 1 cup cilantro
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 ripe avocado

    Instructions
     

    • Boil the jalapeños, white onion, tomatillos, and garlic in plenty of water until soft, about 8-10 minutes.
    • Once soft, drain the water and let the vegetables cool.
    • Add the cooked vegetables to a blender or food processor. 
    • Add the fresh cilantro, salt and black pepper.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Add the avocado. Blend again until the avocado is incorporated fully and the salsa is a nice, smooth consistency.
    • Serve atop your favorite tacos. Also goes great in a burrito or on top of eggs.

    Notes

    • For a variation in taste, roast the vegetables instead of boiling.

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    Did you try this recipe?Leave me a comment and star rating below or mention @everydaylatina on Instagram!

     

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    About Gemma

    Gemma is the recipe developer, writer and food photographer behind Everyday Latina. Gemma was born in Mexico, but has spent the majority of her life in the United States. She has been sharing recipes since 2018 with an emphasis on her parents' traditional Mexican cuisine and a focus on clean, healthy ingredients. Her goal is to build a community of people who appreciate family, food and culture and, who like her, want to live a healthy, happy everyday life.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Mandy

      March 19, 2022 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      This green sauce is fabulous!! I’ve been looking for a good recipe for quite some time now. Now to make my homemade Al Pastor tacos to go with it.

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        March 21, 2022 at 8:50 pm

        Hi Mandy, that’s wonderful. So glad you found it, I hope you enjoy it with your tacos. That sounds amazing!

        Reply
      • Mary L Peña

        August 12, 2023 at 3:40 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks for sharing

        Reply
        • Gemma

          August 22, 2023 at 9:56 pm

          I hope you like it

          Reply
    2. Gena Valente

      February 13, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      This was great.. but I added smoked paprika.. good recipe

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        February 13, 2022 at 1:00 pm

        So glad you liked it. Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Kathleen Ann Woller

      September 07, 2021 at 9:09 pm

      This is amazing..I did add lime juice and this will be a staple in my house!

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        September 11, 2021 at 10:47 pm

        Hi Kathleen, thank you for the comment. The lime sounds great! So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    4. Andrew Whelan

      July 05, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      This is so good. Thank you!!

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        July 09, 2021 at 10:58 pm

        I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you for trying it and for the comment!

        Reply
        • MARI M YOUNG

          August 07, 2021 at 4:33 pm

          About how long does it last with the avocado in it?

          Reply
          • everydaylatina

            November 03, 2021 at 11:45 pm

            It lasts about 4-5 days.

            Reply
    5. Sherry

      September 24, 2020 at 11:16 pm

      5 stars
      WOW!! This was such a great recipe. I added a lime to it and ate it with Birria Tacos. Added such a great flavor. Cant wait to make it again. Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        October 25, 2020 at 12:42 am

        Hi Sherry, yum I bet this is great with birria. So glad you liked it. Thank you for the comment.

        Reply
      • Lizzie

        July 23, 2021 at 12:23 am

        5 stars
        Can't wait to try this recipe! Do you know how long it will stay fresh in the fridge?

        Reply
        • everydaylatina

          July 23, 2021 at 12:24 am

          Hi Lizzie, the tomatillo helps keep the avocados in the salsa from turning brown. It’ll keep for about 4-5 days in the fridge.

          Reply
    6. Laura

      September 22, 2020 at 7:51 am

      I made this and it was my first time ever making something with tomatillos. It is DELICIOUS! I will definitely make it again!

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        October 25, 2020 at 12:43 am

        This is a great recipe with tomatillos, so glad you liked it. You should check out the salsa verde recipe and the green enchiladas next, both these recipes also use tomatillos.

        Reply
    7. Debbie

      July 07, 2019 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      This is absolutely awesome!!! Love salsa verde and wanted to try making it...so glad I saw your recipe! I added 3 cloves of garlic, just because I like it😁. Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        July 08, 2019 at 11:26 pm

        That is so great! I am so glad you liked it. Thank you for giving it a try!

        Reply
    8. Melissa

      January 25, 2019 at 1:16 pm

      Sounds delicious! Does it freeze well?

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        January 26, 2019 at 11:06 pm

        I haven't tried freezing it. I think because of the avocado it would probably be best not to freeze it.

        Reply
    9. Divya

      December 02, 2018 at 6:50 am

      5 stars
      OH MY GOSH, this looks amazing. I have never made my own salsa before but I'm such a salsa fanatic. This looks like such creamy goodness and doesn't look impossible to make! Thanks for the recommendation!!

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        December 03, 2018 at 9:33 pm

        It is so easy and so good! The creaminess is definitely an added plus!

        Reply
    10. karen

      November 28, 2018 at 11:25 am

      this salsa is like a staple! i am totally going to give your recipe a try! i love a good tomatillo avo salsa!

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        November 29, 2018 at 9:09 am

        I agree, I cannot visit a taqueria without having some of their avocado salsa smothered all over my tacos.

        Reply
    11. Jennifer Morrison

      November 27, 2018 at 10:53 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so incredibly so amazing!!!!!! I love all of the components but have never had this type of salsa. I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        November 29, 2018 at 9:09 am

        It is really good and it keeps well for a few days even though it has avocado in it.

        Reply
    12. jenna | the urben life

      November 27, 2018 at 3:18 pm

      OMG I love this recipe! I've made tomatillo salsa before but never with the additional avocado. This looks so great and creamy. I love that there's no dairy 🙂

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        November 27, 2018 at 9:17 pm

        Yes the avocado minimizes some of the acidity of the tomatillos.

        Reply
    13. Jeanette

      November 27, 2018 at 2:31 pm

      Never tried Avocado salsa before, but looks really nice. Love avocado 🙂

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        November 27, 2018 at 9:18 pm

        It is very good and because the avocado is mixed in with the other ingredients you don't have to worry about it getting brown.

        Reply
      • Ann Meyer

        June 28, 2019 at 6:37 pm

        5 stars
        This is a really great salsa and so easy to make. I've made it 3x's this Spring already for different events.

        Reply
        • everydaylatina

          July 06, 2019 at 8:39 pm

          Ann, that's so wonderful! I am so glad you love it. Thank you for sharing.

          Reply

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