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Salsa Verde with Avocado

This delicious salsa verde with avocado is an authentic Mexican salsa verde recipe that is incredibly flavorful and super easy to make. Great for chips and salsa or to top your favorite Mexican dishes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Homemade Salsa Verde, Salsa Verde, Salsa Verde with Avocado
Servings: 10 Servings
Author: Deliciously Seasoned

Ingredients

Salsa Verde

  • 6 tomatillos, husks removed
  • 4 jalapenos, stems removed
  • 3 serrano peppers, stems removed
  • 2 cloves garlic, roasted
  • ¼ onion
  • cup water
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Added Ingredients

  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup diced white onion
  • cup chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

Salsa Verde

  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic cloves and roast until soft. Remove and add to blender or Vitamix.
  • In the same saucepan, add tomatillos, jalapenos, serranos and onion.
  • Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over medium high heat until soft and the color has changed to a pale green.
  • Drain water, reserving ⅓ cup.
  • Add the cooked ingredients, salt and ⅓ cup water. Blend until combined and smooth.

Added Ingredients

  • Pour into a medium bowl, add diced avocados, onions and cilantro. Stir.
  • Serve with your favorite chips or add to your favorite Mexican dishes.

Notes

Recipe from our friend, Ruth