This Salsa De Aguacate (Avocado Salsa) is easy to make, tangy and flavorful! All you need is 5 minutes to whip up this creamy and healthy salsa.
Let’s not confuse this recipe for Guacamole! This is an actual Mexican salsa with layers of flavors of tomatillo, jalapeño, serrano peppers, cilantro and our hero; ripe avocados.
Salsas de Aguacate go perfect with all kinds of dishes like tacos or just for dipping your tortilla chips in! There are different versions of Salsa De Aguacate and today we’ll be making it with a raw salsa verde as the base and adding avocado to it.
The other version is making a cooked salsa verde then adding the avocado at the end and pureeing it well.
Why you’ll love it
- Easy to Prepare: Making avocado salsa is a breeze. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up a flavorful condiment that enhances the overall dining experience.
- Customizable: Feel free to customize your avocado salsa based on personal preferences. Adjust the level of spiciness, or experiment with different varieties of tomatoes.
- Nutrient Boost: Avocados are packed with nutrients, including healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Incorporating avocado salsa into your meals not only enhances the taste but also contributes to a nutritious condiment.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- Fresh tomatillos – if you can’t find them fresh, you can use canned tomatillos as a substitute. They’re found in your latin section in grocery stores.
- Fresh jalapeños and serrano peppers – Using two kinds of peppers gives us additional layers of flavors. If you don’t like
- White or yellow onion
- A garlic clove
- Cilantro
- Salt & pepper
How To Make Salsa De Aguacate
- In a blender or processor, add the tomatillos, jalapeños, serrano peppers, onion, garlic clove and salt. Give it a quick blend.
- Then add the cilantro and puree until well blended. I admit that I typically add more cilantro than the recipe calls for because, well, I’m a big fan of it!
- Add the avocado and puree until smooth.
- Taste for salt and add more if needed according to taste.
How Do I Get Avocados To Last?
The key to getting ripe avocados so they last it’s easy and it works!. First buy hard to the touch, bright green avocados and allow them to ripen on the counter. Once they are black, soft to the touch (NOT squishy) store them in the fridge. Here is where they will last for quite a few days!
If you buy them already ripe, just store them in the fridge right away and they should last a few more days.
Did you know you can freeze avocados?
I like to buy them on they go on sale and freeze them! Once they’re ripe, cut in them in halves or chunks (and even mashed or puréed), add some lemon or lime juice and seal the avocado in a freezer bag. Remove as much as air as you can.
They will keep in the freezer for 4–6 months. This way you can make this avocado salsa recipe often!
Serving Suggestions
Serve this salsa de aguacate as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats such as chicken, steak, or fish. The creamy avocado and tomatillo provide a fresh contrast to the smoky and savory notes of the grilled meats. I also love to just dip my tortilla chips and enjoy as is!
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Gracias!!!! xx, Ana
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Salsa De Aguacate (Avocado Salsa)
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomatillos (about 9) wash and cut in half
- 2 jalapeños cut into chunks
- 3 serrano pepper cut into chunks
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 1 small garlic clove chopped
- 1 small bunch cilantro
- salt & pepper
- 2 avocados, small to medium cut in half, peeled and remove the pit.
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a blender or processor, add the tomatillos, jalapeños, serrano peppers, onion, garlic clove and salt. Give it a quick blend.
- Then add the cilantro and puree well.
- Add the avocado and puree until smooth. Taste for salt and add more if needed according to taste.
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So good! It was perfect for my family’s taco night!
Thank you, Kerri!!!
so delicious and so easy to eat too!
Thank you, Sisley!!
Wow, what a beautiful traditional recipe. i loved the use of tomatillos in this recipe.
Thank you, Seema Sriram!!
It’s the perfect combination of creamy avocado and zesty flavors. The texture is smooth and the taste is just heavenly. It’s the best salsa I’ve ever had!
Thank you, Gianne!! so happy you liked it.
This recipe was light and delicious and the perfect pairing with the carne asada I made for dinner tonight. I had leftovers so we are eating it with chips while we watch the game. This recipe is definitely a keeper!
Thank you, Holly!!! so happy to ready this.
Love this salsa de aguacate recipe, so easy and delicious!!! perfect for every day or for a party. Thanks Ana!!!!
I love the combo of tomatillos and avocados in this salsa. So easy to make!