This creamy avocado green salsa is made with raw ingredients and is very common in central México where it is used for tacos “Al Pastor”, carnitas or other grilled meats. It is a very refreshing version of the cooked tomatillo salsa verde.
Salsa de Aguacate
In these hot days of summer, it is an excellent companion for your barbecued steaks and an absolutely wonderful pair with pork carnitas. Other names for this salsa is “Guacamole Salsa”.
I first tried this Avocado salsa in the small town of Quiroga, in the State of Michoacan, famous for it pork carnitas, since it is considered the capital of the carnitas. We were living in the city of Toluca, Edo. de Mexico., and we loved to travel during the weekends to get to know all the different cities close by.
This small town is also popular for its crafts and souvenirs manufacturing. The town gets busy during the weekend when tourists arrive to taste the famous and delicious carnitas since there are several places close to the town square that sell carnitas and to buy the crafts made by the local artisans. Besides this Creamy avocado green salsa, the carnitas are served with several other types of salsas.
If you have any leftovers, keep refrigerated. It will last you up to 3 days in your refrigerator.
How to make Salsa de Aguacate Recipe
DIRECTIONS:
- Place the tomatillos in the blender with the chopped onion, serrano peppers and water. The process to a coarse texture.
- Add the cilantro and the pulp from the avocado. Process again to desired texture. Add salt to taste.
Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe
GREEN SALSA WITH AVOCADO
Ingredients
- 3 fresh tomatillos husks removed chopped
- 2 chiles serranos or 1 jalapeno chopped
- 6 sprigs of cilantro chopped
- About 2 tablespoons of chopped onion
- 1 medium size Avocados
- 1/3 cup water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the tomatillos in the blender with the chopped onion, serrano peppers and water. The process to a coarse texture.
- Add the cilantro and the pulp from the avocado. Process again to desired texture, either smooth and creamy or chunky. Add salt to taste creamy avocado green salsa.
Nutrition
Enjoy!
¡Buen provecho!
Mely
If you prepare this salsa, come back to tell me about it!
Receta en Español Salsa Cremosita de Aguacate.
Soooooo good! I am originally from East Los Angeles now living in the UK, this recipe gave me back a bit of home! Thank you so much! Tonight will be taco night with authentic corn tortillas!
I always look for this salsa when going out to eat but never thought about making it at home until now. This seriously tastes even better than the one from the restaurants! My husband & I both loved it. I will definitely make this recipe again!
I have tried the raw version twice and we just do not like it, but when we cook the tomatillos we love it.
Se parece a la salsa de un amigo veracruzano, solo que la suya tenía montones de ajo y era increíblemente sabrosa!
this is a good recipe but it isnt a bad ideo to roast the vegetables, add a little oil, and add a little garlic. you will then kick this up a notch.
Hello Michael,
That will be your personal preference but NOT the way it is done traditionally. Happy cooking!