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Tomatillo Avocado Dressing
The Tomatillo Avocado Dressing blends tart tomatillos with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro for a tangy, smooth dressing. Combining boiled tomatillos, jalapeño for mild heat, garlic, vinegar, and lime juice yields a vibrant sauce perfect for salads or as a dip. This dressing balances acidity and richness with a fresh herbal note from the cilantro.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings:
3
/4 cup
Calories:
75 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 tomatillos
- ½ avocado
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ jalapeno pepper with seeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Remove husk from tomatillos and rinse to remove any sticky residue. Bring water to boil in a pot, add tomatillos and boil for 4-5 minutes. Remove from boiling water, rinse with cold water and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Add cooled tomatillos, avocado, garlic, jalapeño, salt, white balsamic vinegar and lime juice into a high-powered blender or food processor and blend until everything is incorporated and dressing is relatively smooth. Add cilantro leaves and process a few seconds more.
- Taste and add more jalapeño and salt if needed.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 cup
Calories
75kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Sodium
198mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 /4 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 cup | |
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.