Creamy Avocado Salsa
Surely to become a family favorite. This creamy avocado sauce with a hint of spice is street taco salsita heaven. Adapted from a memory of an avocado sauce my mom would make on taquitos and guacamole night with an added bonus: it's made from natural ingredients.
Servings: 12
Calories: 60kcal
Equipment
- Blender with extractor blade
- Bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados about 1 cup
- ¼ onion
- 1 serrano pepper 2 for spicier sauce
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 5 oz greek yogurt cup 5% milkfat
- ½ cup water
- 2-3 limes sliced in half or wedged
- 1 tsp kosher salt or sea salt
- 1/2 cup cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Place water, avocado, onion, garlic, serrano pepper, yogurt, and salt into a blender and blend for 10-15 seconds until creamy texture is reached.
- Pour avocado sauce into a bowl and squeeze half of a lime onto top of bowl and with spoon, stir in well, about 30 seconds. Follow-up with other half of lime squeezed on the top. Additional wedged limes to be served on the side for limón lovers.
Notes
Yield: 2 cups
Storage: Store any remaining salsa in food safe container, squeeze the juice of a lemon or lime atop the sauce to help oxidization (blackening) then cover with lid. This recipe last 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
Fingertips: Remember to wash your hands well when working with chili peppers. Please don't touch or rub your eyes if your hands have not been thoroughly washed after handling of chilis.
Spice - This recipe uses fresh peppers. Remove the seeds for less heat from the fresh serranos / jalapenos.
Cilantro blended into salsa (optional) - Add it as a side fixing to add its earthy flavor to the sauce, or combine with all other ingredients before blending the batch of aguacate cream sauce.
This sauce is also used as a dressing. Add a tablespoon(s) to your mixed green salad topped with some grated cotija cheese, queso fresco, or cheese blend of your choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg