This recipe prompted the following self-posed question: why don’t I make salsa more often?
It couldn’t be easier, and the finished product is leagues beyond the jarred stuff… both in freshness and taste. I have my favorite brands, (Mrs. Renfro’s is a front runner), but I’ve realized that I really should go the homemade route more frequently!
There’s something to be said for roasted salsa – the flavor of charred peppers, onions, and tomatoes is fantastic – but I have little interest in turning on the oven in 85° weather… you? If you’re in the same boat as I am, then this no-cook salsa is the way to go.
Tart tomatillos, rich avocados, herby cilantro, and spicy jalapeno peppers are pulsed together until a creamy salsa forms.
Voila! Raw salsa verde made in about 3 minutes. Can’t beat that.
| Name: | Creamy No-Cook Salsa Verde Recipe |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Mexican |
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 0 minutes (no cooking required) |
| Total Time | 15 minutes |
| Servings | Makes 2 cups |
| Yield | Varies |
Ingredients
- 3 tomatillos, husked, rinsed, & coarsely chopped
- 1/2 ripe but firm medium-sized avocado, peeled
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/2 medium-sized jalapeno pepper
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Tomatillos
Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them under cold water to remove any stickiness.
2. Blend the Ingredients
In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos, ripe avocado, fresh cilantro leaves, jalapeño pepper, garlic cloves, and the juice of one lime.
3. Blend until Smooth
Blend the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If you prefer a spicier salsa, you can add more jalapeño pepper or leave the seeds in.
4. Season to Taste
Taste the salsa and season it with salt and pepper to your liking. The lime juice should add a nice tangy kick, but adjust it according to your taste preference.
5. Chill and Serve
Transfer the creamy salsa verde to a serving bowl. If time allows, refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. However, you can also enjoy it immediately.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 50
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Vitamin D: 0%
- Calcium: 1%
- Iron: 1%
- Potassium: 120mg
