From DN Recipes by David Nagy · Food & Beverage

Salsa de Aguacate (Avocado Salsa)

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Salsa de Aguacate (Avocado Salsa)
Here's a great recipe for that light, creamy green sauce that you keep coming across at your favorite taco joints! Hello Salsa de Aguacate!!
Ingredients
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 cup water
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 4-5 sprigs cilantro
  • 1/2 garlic clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the following ingredients:  the flesh of a ripe avocado, 1/4 cup water, juice of 1 lime, 4-5 sprigs of cilantro, 1/2 peeled garlic clove, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.  Combine well, but Do not blend above medium speed or it will get too airy like a smoothie  For a thinner consistency add additional splashes of water.
  2. Serve immediately.  Or if you have time, chill in the fridge before serving.
  3. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Salsa de Aguacate, or Avocado Salsa
Salsa de Aguacate, or Avocado Salsa, is a spicy topping that's perfect for tacos or any Mexican food favorites. Spicy, creamy, and totally dreamy.
Ingredients
  • 3 tomatillos husks removed
  • ½ onion quartered
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 jalapeño stem removed
  • 4 cups of water
  • Salt to taste
  • Handful of fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 avocados pitted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil optional
Directions
  1. Add tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeño in a large stock pot.
  2. Add enough water to cover.
  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. Let boil 6-8 minutes, or until tomatillo is soft.
  5. Turn off stove.
  6. Add cooked tomatillo, onion,garlic, and jalapeño to a blender along with 1 cup of the water used in boiling.
  7. Discard the rest of the water.
  8. Be very careful. It will be very hot.
  9. With a kitchen towel, blend until smooth. Do not blend above medium speed or it will get too airy like a smoothie
  10. Add salt, cilantro, lime juice, avocado.
  11. Add olive oil or sour cream (if using)
  12. Blend until smooth.
  13. Taste for good measure.
  14. Serve and enjoy!