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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Condiment and Sauce Recipes

    Tomatillo Avocado Salsa Verde

    By: Amy Katz · Published: Aug 11, 2015 · Last modified: Oct 5, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, soy-free, vegan

    Tomatillo Avocado Salsa is easy to make in minutes in your food processor. It's healthy, oil-free, and naturally vegan. Try it today with all your Mexican favorites!

    What are tomatillos?

    During the summer and fall you may have seen tomatillos at the farmers market or in your CSA box.

    Some people think they are green tomatoes or "little tomatoes," but they are actually related to the Cape gooseberry or goldenberry.

    While they are the size of a small green tomato, they grow in a thin papery husk.

    Their texture is similar to that of an unripe tomato.

    And they can be eaten raw or cooked and have a tart flavor.

    One of my favorite ways to enjoy them is this Tomatillo Avocado Salsa Verde.

    For more information about the unique "tomate verde," check out this article Tomatillos from cuesa.org.

    Remove the husks

    Since the husks are inedible, make sure you remove them before proceeding with this recipe.

    Simply peel them off, then rinse the tomatillos in cold water before chopping them.

    Process shots showing how to remove the husk from a tomatillo

    Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this salsa verde:

    • tomatillos
    • jalapenos
    • avocados
    • onion
    • fresh cilantro
    • lime juice
    • salt
    Process shots showing how to make Tomatillo Avocado Salsa in a food processor

    Instructions

    The only special equipment you'll need for this recipe is a food processor.

    And all you do is throw all the ingredients in the food processor, blend, and enjoy!

    It doesn't get much easier than that!

    One note about the jalapenos: if you don't want a lot of heat in your salsa, be sure to remove the ribs and seeds from the peppers.

    I like to wear gloves while handling hot peppers to protect my skin.

    At the very least, make sure you wash your hands after handling them.

    You don't want to forget and rub your eye!

    Serving suggestions

    Tomatillo Avocado Salsa is perfect for bringing to potlucks and parties. It's delicious served with tortilla chips and raw vegetables like carrots and cauliflower.

    It's delicious on tacos like Soyrizo Potato Tacos or in Quinoa Burrito Bowls.

    Tomatillo Avocado Salsa Recipe

    This quick raw salsa recipe can be made at the last minute.

    Or you can make it in advance and refrigerate it until you're ready to eat.

    It will last covered in the refrigerator for a few days. Give it a quick stir before using.

    And even though this is a Mexican-inspired recipe, it can still be a part of a healthy Mediterranean diet.

    After all, it's loaded with fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, plus healthy fat from avocado.

    If you love this recipe, please give it 5 stars!

    Bowl of tomatillo salsa surrounded by ingredients.

    Tomatillo Avocado Salsa Verde

    Tomatillo Avocado Salsa Verde is easy to make in minutes in your food processor. It's healthy, oil-free, and naturally vegan. Try it today with all your Mexican favorites! 
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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, soy-free, vegan
    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 97kcal
    Author: Amy Katz

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups tomatillos, roughly chopped
    • 2 jalapenos, (or more), seeds removed (optional), diced
    • 2 avocados, roughly chopped
    • ½ cup white or yellow onion, roughly chopped
    • ½ cup cilantro
    • 3 Tablespoons lime juice
    • salt, to taste
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    Instructions

    • Blend all ingredients in a food processor using the pulsing button, scraping down the sides as necessary.
    • Taste to adjust for salt.
    • Enjoy right away or refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Notes

    Leftover salsa can be covered and refrigerated for a few days.
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 15.8mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    About Amy

    Amy Katz is a vegan recipe developer, photographer, and Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach. She loves sharing delicious plant-based Mediterranean diet recipes that home cooks of all levels can enjoy. Her easy vegan recipes have been featured on HuffPost, LIVESTRONG, Healthline, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, Country Living, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. She lives in Orange County, California with the love of her life, Brad, and their adorable black cat, Ozzy.

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    1. Sherri

      June 30, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      I followed the recipe very closely, only substituting some mild Anaheim chiles from our garden since that's what I had on hand and prefer sweet/mild salsas. Tastes great as a dip and look forward to using it on tacos!

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        June 30, 2021 at 5:06 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Sherri!

        Reply
    2. Corinne

      June 23, 2018 at 10:22 am

      Hello!
      Once you make this, how long does it last in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Amy

        June 24, 2018 at 10:18 am

        Hi Corinne, it should last close to a week.

        Reply
    3. Eileen

      May 04, 2017 at 1:06 pm

      This is a great looking salsa. I get lots of tomatillos in my farm share. Can't wait to make this delicious sauce.

      Reply
      • Amy

        May 05, 2017 at 4:14 pm

        That's wonderful! Most people don't know what to do with them.

        Reply

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