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• Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe: Why You’ll Love It
• What Is Tomatillo Avocado Salsa?
• Ingredients You’ll Need
• How To Make Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
• Storage Instructions
• What To Serve With Avocado Salsa Verde
• More Mexican Dip Recipes
• Tools To Make Avocado Salsa Verde
• Avocado Salsa Verde (Easy & Creamy)
• Recipe Reviews

If a creamy avocado salsa verde recipe sounds a little complicated, I’m here to let you know that it’s way easier than it sounds! When you want to mix it up from regular tomato salsa , make this fresh and flavorful roasted tomatillo avocado salsa. It’s similar to classic salsa verde , but with avocado added. It’ll be a staple in your house for dipping, salads , and so much more — and it’s ready in 20 minutes!

Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe: Why You’ll Love It

• Bright, fresh flavor with a mild heat
• Smooth and creamy
• 5 minute prep time, 15 minute cook time, and done in 20 minutes total
• Naturally healthy, gluten-free, low in carbohydrates, keto, paleo, whole30 — and totally delicious for everyone to enjoy, even if you couldn’t care less about any special diet

What Is Tomatillo Avocado Salsa?

Tomatillo avocado salsa (also known as avocado salsa verde) is a creamy green salsa that is like a cross between guacamole and salsa verde, which is made with tomatillos instead of tomatoes.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here I explain the best ingredients for this avocado salsa verde recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below .

• Tomatillos – Look for fresh tomatillos with husks on, you want the husk to cover the fruit. The fruit should be firm, but not hard, similar to a ripe tomato. Bright green husks are best, but not absolutely necessary.
• Jalapeno – The recipe calls for a medium jalapeno, but you can adjust according to your spice preference. Remove the white ribs and seeds for less spice or leave them in for more.

FYI: Classic salsa verde often uses serrano peppers, but they aren’t as prevalent, so I used jalapeno.

If you can find them, be aware that serrano peppers are spicier, so you’ll need to use less. However, serranos are usually about 1/3 the size of jalapenos, so using one pepper is still a good starting point. If you are sensitive to heat, you may want to start with less than a full serrano pepper (or just stick to jalapenos!), because serranos can be up to 9 times hotter.

• Garlic – Use fresh garlic for best flavor, or jarred minced garlic for convenience.
• Olive Oil – Or avocado oil.
• Cilantro – A must for any salsa! But if you are one of those people who thinks cilantro tastes soapy, feel free to skip it.
• Onion – I used white onion, but you could also use yellow onion.
• Lime Juice – Fresh lime juice offers th best flavor, but bottled is fine to use for convenience. In a pinch, lemon juice will also work, though the flavor will be a bit different.
• Avocado – Makes the avocado salsa verde creamy. Make sure to choose ripe avocados, to ensure a smooth texture. (I love the creaminess you get from making tomatillo salsa with avocado, but you can also make the same recipe without it.)
• Sea Salt

How To Make Tomatillo Avocado Salsa

This section shows how to make avocado salsa verde, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below .

1. Prep. Remove the outer paper husk from the tomatillos. They might feel a little sticky – this is normal! You can rinse them off and pat them dry with a paper towel.
2. Roast. Arrange tomatillos, jalapenos, and garlic on a baking sheet . Drizzle with oil and roast in the oven, until soft, puckered, and charred. Set aside to cool.
3. Blend. When vegetables are cool, transfer to a food processor or blender. Add avocado, onion, lime juice, and sea salt. Process the avocado verde salsa until the desired consistency is reached. (I like to pulse intermittently to avoid over-blending.)

Storage Instructions

Store salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. I like these glass containers because they also have lids and come in several sizes.

TIP: Create a seal with a piece of plastic wrap so that there is no air exposure to the dip.

If you are storing it in a bowl or dish with a lid, lightly press the plastic wrap onto the avocado salsa verde and then put cover on as normal.

Can You Freeze Avocado Tomatillo Salsa?

Yes, you can freeze batches of avocado verde salsa in an airtight container for 2-3 months. To thaw, place the container in the refrigerator overnight. If you need it to thaw faster, you can also set it on the counter or in a bowl of warm water.

What To Serve With Avocado Salsa Verde

You have a few options for serving the tomatillo avocado salsa:

• Chips – Serve with my baked tortilla chips and a skinny margarita . Perfection.
• Veggies – Serve along with veggies for dipping. Mini bell peppers, cucumber slices, and celery stalks all work well as dippers.
• As A Condiment – Try a scoop or drizzle of creamy tomatillo sauce on taco salad (or barbacoa tacos!), keto burrito bowls , zucchini taco boats , enchiladas , or cilantro lime chicken . You also can’t go wrong drizzling it over egg dishes like a delicious healthy omelette .

More Mexican Dip Recipes

Homemade Guacamole

Fresh Salsa

Pineapple Salsa

Rotel Dip

Tools To Make Avocado Salsa Verde

• Nonstick Baking Pan – Nothing sticks to these pans! They are my favorite.
• 14-Cup Food Processor – The key to smooth and creamy tomatillo and avocado salsa? A great food processor. This one is the best.
• Multi Color Salsa Bowls – The cutest way to serve up this avocado salsa verde recipe.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 1 lb Tomatillos (husks removed) ▢
• 1 medium Jalapeno (seeds removed for less heat, or include them for more heat) ▢
• 2 cloves Garlic (whole, peeled) ▢
• 1 tbsp Olive oil ▢
• 1/3 cup Fresh cilantro ▢
• 1/4 cup Onion (finely chopped) ▢
• 1/2 tbsp Lime juice ▢
• 1 tsp Sea salt (to taste) ▢
• 1 medium Avocado (pitted and flesh scooped out of the skin) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil .
2. Arrange the tomatillos, jalapeno, and garlic in a single layer on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Roast for about 10 minutes, until tomatillos are browned on the bottom. Flip and roast for 5 to 10 more minutes , until tomatillos are soft, browned on the bottom again, and skins are puckered.
3. Set the pan aside to cool completely to room temperature. (This is optional; you can also just refrigerate the salsa after making it.)
4. Once cooled, transfer the tomatillos, jalapeno (remove the stem first!), and garlic into a food processor . Add the avocado, cilantro, onion, lime juice, and sea salt. Pulse until the desired consistency is reached.
5. Taste and add more salt to your liking if needed.

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size : 1/4 cup

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

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Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

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Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

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2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
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Avocado Salsa Verde (Easy & Creamy)

Make this easy tomatillo avocado salsa verde recipe in just 20 minutes! It’s creamy, zesty, a little spicy & goes with so many Mexican meals.

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/creamy-tomatillo-avocado-salsa-verde-recipe/

Ingredients

• 1 lb Tomatillos (husks removed)
• 1 medium Jalapeno (seeds removed for less heat, or include them for more heat)
• 2 cloves Garlic (whole, peeled)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/3 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup Onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tsp Sea salt (to taste)
• 1 medium Avocado (pitted and flesh scooped out of the skin)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil .
2. Arrange the tomatillos, jalapeno, and garlic in a single layer on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Roast for about 10 minutes, until tomatillos are browned on the bottom. Flip and roast for 5 to 10 more minutes , until tomatillos are soft, browned on the bottom again, and skins are puckered.
3. Set the pan aside to cool completely to room temperature. (This is optional; you can also just refrigerate the salsa after making it.)
4. Once cooled, transfer the tomatillos, jalapeno (remove the stem first!), and garlic into a food processor . Add the avocado, cilantro, onion, lime juice, and sea salt. Pulse until the desired consistency is reached.
5. Taste and add more salt to your liking if needed.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size : 1/4 cup

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)