Creamy Avocado Salsa

5 from 8 votes

Posted: 04/13/21

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This creamy Avocado Salsa has a tang from the tomatillos and creaminess from the avocados for the perfect blend. The depth of flavor is amazing from roasting the tomatillos, chili peppers and onion. It’s great served with chips or as a topping on your tacos or other Mexican dishes!

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Jar with creamy avocado salsa in it and a spoonful above the jar

Making your own homemade salsa is so easy and the flavor combinations are endless!

You don’t have to make a tomato-based one – this green salsa is made with tomatillos, avocados, peppers, and seasonings for a creamy, delicious sauce you can serve with so many things.

It’s basically a salsa verde with avocados. They give the salsa a rich and creamy texture. The combination is so good!

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The Best Avocado Salsa

This easy from-scratch recipe is better than any store-bought salsa – it’s made with fresh ingredients and tastes amazing!
The tomatillos and peppers are cooked under the broiler until their skin blackens. This process gives the salsa tons of flavor.
Pop everything in a food processor, pulse a few times, and then you have an avocado salsa that is a little tangy, creamy with some heat from the peppers. It’s delicious!

Serve this creamy avocado salsa as a dip with chips or use it as a sauce and spoon it on all of your favorite Mexican meals like tacos, nachos, and enchiladas!

Ingredients

Tomatillos – they look like little green tomatoes wrapped in a papery husk. Remove the husk, give them a rinse, and that’s all you need to do to prep them.
Jalapeno pepper and serrano peppers – these peppers bring flavor and some heat. Feel free to adjust the amount so it’s the right amount of spicy for you.
White onion – you only need one thick slice for this recipe.
Mexican oregano – this is a dried herb that is different from oregano used in Italian food. It’s peppery with a lemon flavor and has a stronger aroma. If you can’t find it, you can sub the other kind it will just have a different flavor.
Garlic cloves
Avocados – When picking avocados look for one that feels lightly soft, but not “mushy” to the touch.
Salt and lime juice

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How to Make It

Place an oven rack close to the broiler. Turn on the broiler to 500°F.

Place the tomatillos, peppers, and onion on a sheet pan. Place them under the broiler and cook them until the skins blacken in spots. Turn them over and blacken the skins on the other side.

This doesn’t take long, so keep an eye on them – they can go from blackened to totally burnt pretty quickly!

Creamy Avocado Salsa Roasted Ingredients

Take them out of the oven and let them cool for about five minutes.

Place them in a food processor with the rest of the ingredients and process until smooth.

Ingredients for avocado salsa in blender

You can serve the creamy avocado salsa right away or leave it in the fridge for a few hours before serving. Letting it sit allows the flavors to develop, so it tastes even better.

FAQs

Is creamy avocado salsa just guacamole?

No, they are two different things. The main difference is that avocado salsa is made with tomatillos and has a different texture. They do have other similar flavors like lime, salt, and sometimes cilantro, which is why avocado salsa is sometimes called guacamole salsa.

What do you eat guacamole salsa with?

Pretty much anything you would eat regular tomato salsa with! We love it as a dip or you can serve it with tacos, enchiladas, nachos… all of your favorite Mexican recipes.

How long is tomatillo avocado salsa good for in the fridge?

It will keep well for up to five days. Keep it in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

Can you freeze it?

Yes, you can freeze it for up to three months in a freezer container.

White bowl with Creamy Roasted Avocado Salsa

Break out the tortilla chips because you are going to love this green salsa recipe!

The combination of creamy avocados, roasted peppers and tomatillos, and seasonings are so good. Add an ice-cold Paloma to go with it and enjoy!

More Mexican Food Recipes

Make some homemade Pico de Gallo or Salsa to go with all your favorite tacos, burritos, or scoop them up with tortilla chips.
We love to make Guacamole and Margaritas for parties and happy hours!
Make a batch of Crock Pot Chicken Tacos or my easy Beef Taco Meat for your next taco Tuesday.
Don’t forget dessert – Tres Leches Cake is easy to make and so good!

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Meet Julie Evink

I'm here to help you win in the kitchen again! Life is Busy, Life is Crazy, but that doesn't mean you can't make your family dinner! Julie's goal is to provide you with easy, family, friendly recipes that use pantry staples. Dinnertime will be stress free again!