Cilantro-Lime Avocado Salsa
This Cilantro-Lime Avocado Salsa is creamy, zesty, and perfect for any occasion! Whether you’re topping tacos, drizzling it over enchiladas, or enjoying it as a dip with tortilla chips, this salsa is packed with fresh flavors and a delightful hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce/Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tomatillos, boiled
- 1 jalapeño (optional, for added spice)
- 2 ripe avocados
- A handful of fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup crema mexicana
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 white onion
- About 1 cup of boiling water from the tomatillos and jalapeño
Instructions
- Boil Tomatillos and Jalapeño: In a saucepan, boil the tomatillos and jalapeño (if using) for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the avocados, cilantro, crema mexicana, minced garlic, chicken bouillon powder, salt, lime juice, and white onion.
- Blend with Boiled Ingredients: Once the tomatillos and jalapeño are ready, add them to the blender along with approximately 1 cup of the boiling water.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
- Serve: Use as a topping for tacos or enchiladas, or serve as a dip with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño depending on your spice preference.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: ~45
- Sugar: ~1 g
- Sodium: ~170 mg
- Fat: ~4 g
- Saturated Fat: ~1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~3 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~1 g
- Cholesterol: ~1 mg
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