Description
Zesty cilantro-lime avocado salsa brings Mexican coastal flavors to your table with fresh, tangy ingredients. Bold herbs and creamy avocados combine for a perfect summer condiment that elevates grilled meats and chips with authentic southwestern flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 6 tomatillos, boiled
- 1 jalapeno (optional, for added spice)
- 1/4 white onion
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
Liquids and Creams:
- 1/2 cup crema mexicana
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup boiling water from the tomatillos and jalapeno
Instructions
- Simmer tomatillos and jalapeño in a saucepan for 10 minutes until they become tender and slightly softened.
- Transfer boiled vegetables to a blender, preserving some cooking liquid.
- Add avocados, fresh cilantro, crema mexicana, minced garlic, chicken bouillon powder, salt, lime juice, and diced white onion to the blender.
- Pour approximately one cup of the vegetable cooking water into the blender with the other ingredients.
- Pulse and blend the mixture until achieving a creamy, uniform consistency with a vibrant green color.
- Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if needed to balance flavors.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and chill for 15-20 minutes to enhance flavor melding.
- Serve chilled as a robust dipping sauce for tortilla chips or as a zesty topping for tacos, enchiladas, or grilled proteins.
Notes
- Roast tomatillos and jalapeños instead of boiling for a deeper, smokier flavor that enhances the overall taste profile.
- Use Greek yogurt as a lighter, protein-rich alternative to crema mexicana for a healthier version of the salsa.
- Add extra lime zest for a brighter, more vibrant citrus punch that complements the creamy avocado base.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to control spice level, removing seeds for milder heat or keeping them for extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 137 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1045 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg