Tomalillo Salsa ~ Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients:
1 pound tomatillos (husked, washed and quartered)
½ cup cilantro leaves (lightly packed)
¼ cup mint leaves (lightly packed)
1 serrano chile (chopped)
1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed, plus more for seasoning)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
¼ cup white onion (minced)

Directions:

In a food processor, combine the tomatillos with the cilantro, mint, serrano chile and the 1 tablespoon of lime juice and pulse until nearly smooth. Season the salsa with salt, pepper and lime juice. Transfer the salsa to a bowl and stir in the onion.  

Directions

• Step 1

  In a food processor, combine the tomatillos with the cilantro, mint, serrano chile and the 1 tablespoon of lime juice and pulse until nearly smooth. Season the salsa with salt, pepper and lime juice. Transfer the salsa to a bowl and stir in the onion.  Enjoy!

Avocado - Tomatillo Avocado 

Ingredients:

1 Hass avocado (large halved and pitted) 

6 tomatillos (small, about 9 ounces husks removed, rinsed and quartered) 

2 jalapeño (seeded) 

1 cup cilantro leaves (packed) 

2 green onions 

1 clove garlic (small) 

¼ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed) 

1 tablespoon orange juice (freshly squeezed) 

Kosher salt 

freshly ground pepper 

Directions
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the avocado, tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, green onions, and garlic and process for about 10 seconds, or until creamy but still chunky.

Transfer the salsa to a medium bowl, stir in the lime juice, orange juice, and season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill well before serving.

Make Ahead

The salsa is best served within 4 hours; it will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before using, stir to redistribute.