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Salsa de Aguacate (Creamy Avocado Salsa)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium fresh tomatillos husked and roughly chopped
  • ½ perfectly ripe avocado medium size is fine, peeled and pitted
  • 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1 small shallot or ¼ white onion roughly chopped
  • 2 medium fresh jalapeños or 2 fresh serranos diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Blend the base:
  • Add the tomatillos, cilantro, shallot (or onion), jalapeños, salt, and water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Add the avocado:
  • Add the avocado and blend again until the salsa becomes smooth and creamy.
  • Adjust and serve:
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a splash of water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
  • Serve over tacos, fried taquitos, shredded chicken tostadas, or any of your favorite Mexican dishes.
Keyword avocado, mexican, salsas, tomatillo