Cilantro-Lime Avocado Salsa Recipe
A zesty and creamy Cilantro-Lime Avocado Salsa that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, seafood, or as a dip for tortilla chips. This salsa is bursting with fresh flavors and a hint of heat.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the salsa:
- 6 tomatillos
- 1 jalapeño (optional)
- 2 avocados
- Fresh cilantro, handful
- 1/2 cup crema mexicana
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tbsp salt (or to taste)
- Juice from 2 limes
- 1/4 white onion
- Husk and rinse the tomatillos: Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them.
- Boil the tomatillos and jalapeño: Place the tomatillos and jalapeño in a pot of boiling water for 5–8 minutes.
- Prepare the avocados: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits.
- Blend the ingredients: In a blender, combine the tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, crema mexicana, garlic, bouillon powder, salt, lime juice, and onion.
- Blend until smooth: Blend the ingredients until you achieve a silky smooth consistency.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the salsa and add more salt or lime juice if needed.
- Serve: Serve the salsa cold with grilled meats, seafood, or tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cilantro-Lime Avocado Salsa, Avocado Salsa, Mexican Salsa, Homemade Salsa