Being the salsa snob that I am, I take my Tomatillo Avocado Salsa very seriously. It's half salsa / half guacamole and 100% perfection.
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Why I Love This Recipe
For the longest time prior to culinary school, I was quite intimidated by tomatillos. I didn't know what to do with them, they had their weird husk thing on the outside, and I was clueless. But like more things in life, as soon as I exited my picky eater stage, I was very much a fan of tomatillos. This Tomatillo Avocado Salsa / condiment / dip / is perfection and comes together quickly.
All that's needed is to take off the tomatillo husks, give them a good wash with hot water, cut them in half, roast them, and then puree them into a salsa with the rest of the ingredients. I've done a traditional tomatillo salsa before which is excellent - and today this Tomatillo Avocado Salsa (which feels very guacamole adjacent) can be used as a dip, as a salsa, as a sauce, or whatever else you please!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Tomatillos
- Avocados
- Lime
- Garlic
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Honey
- Jalapeño
- Cilantro
- White Onion
- Homemade Tortilla Chips
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.
How to Make Tomatillo Avocado Salad
Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove the husks from the tomatillos. Rinse under warm water well and wipe clean. Cut the tomatillos in half and place into a baking pan. Roast for 20 minutes until they are tender.
Step 2: Remove and set aside to cool.
Step 3: Once cooled, add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Let cool, adjust seasoning and serve with chips or crackers or as a topping to fish, chicken, steak etc.
How to Store Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
Store tomatillo salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Tips & Tricks
When it comes to selecting Tomatillos from the market - look for firm tomatillos with a bright green color and intact husks. Once you're ready to cook, remove the papery husks and rinse off the sticky residue!
Let's talk prepping Tomatillos: Depending on their size, you can either roast them whole or cut them in half. Cutting them in half will speed up the roasting process. Also you'll want to ensure they are dry after rinsing them to ensure better roasting.
Next up: seasoning! Toss the tomatillos with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper and into the oven they go. That's how we do it for the recipe below. If you're experimenting with additional things you cad add garlic cloves, sliced onions, or hot peppers like jalapeños or serranos to the mix before roasting for an even deeper and more complex flavor.
FAQs
How do you roast tomatillos?
Roasting tomatillos is simple. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them. Place the tomatillos on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roast them for about 15-20 minutes until they are soft and slightly charred. Let them cool before using in your desired recipe.
What is the best way to store Tomatillo Avocado Salsa?
Store tomatillo salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
- 6 medium Tomatillos
- 2 ripe avocados seeds and skin removed
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- ½ jalapeño seeds removed
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ¼ cup white onion roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove the husks from the tomatillos. Rinse under warm water well and wipe clean. Cut the tomatillos in half and place into a baking pan. Roast for 20 minutes until they are tender.
- Remove and set aside to cool. Once cooled, add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Let cool, adjust seasoning and serve with chips or crackers or as a topping to fish, chicken, steak etc.
My favorite way to eat avocados is by making avocado fries. They are SOOOO incredibly addicting. Recipe for them here http://bit.ly/e70R0X 🙂
I would LOVE handpicked avocados at my doorstep! Here’s what I would do with it: As a savory dish: smashed avocado with a little minced/crushed garlic and lemon or lime on toast. Or in my favorite vegetarian sushi roll: sliced avocados, and honey roasted peanuts wrapped in sushi rice and nori. The creamy, buttery avocado with the sweet crunchy peanuts work so well together. As a sweet dish: avocados coarsely mashed with cold milk and some sweetened condensed milk, eaten cold for dessert.
And now I'm a fan too...
Like CJ Vierow above, I cut it in half, remove the pit, but I pour a small drizzle of aged truffle balsamic vinegar in the well and delicately scoop out small bits with a little sugar serving spoon to postpone the inevitable end to this luxurious pleasure.
Just cut the avocado in half, remove the seed and if I have some add salsa in the pit hole and eat away. If no salsa, eat it "nekkid"--lol
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I love avocado on grilled cheese and ham sandwiches.
I loved seeing those photos of the avocado groves!!! Have to say my favorite ways to eat avocados are as follows:
1. As is with a squeeze of lime and a little fleur de sel.
2. Guacamole (I did hold the title of "Best Guacamole maker" in White's Landing!)
3. Avocado mousse.
4. Avocado ice cream.
Avocado themed dinner party?? OMG, I can think of so many dishes for that!!!
I make a mean guac....
and I'll share this http://atkinschefrecipes.com/recipes/key-lime-mousse because I just came across it today....seems interesting.
I love fresh avocado on my sandwiches. yummmmm [guacamole's a close 2nd]
Totally simple -- just scooped out into a bowl with a giant squeeze of lemon juice. Mmmmm....
Definitly guacamole!
I love avocados so much and just about any way! I did put my favorite use for them on matt's site too, but I have to share with you too... I use them as one of my baby's first foods! I used it for both my son and daughter and plan on using it for my baby very soon! It's so good for them and easy to eat! Great for their developing brains! Thanks so much for the chance!
I just eat them diced or sliced...all on their own. No need to ruin a good thing. I also like them on sandwiches.
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Guac! My FAVORITE snack...but only when I can find good avocados, which is rare.