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This is a Salsa Taquera combined with diced avocados

Green Salsa Taquera

4.89 from 9 votes
This green salsa taquera combines tomatillos, chiles de árbol, cilantro, and creamy avocado—perfect for tacos!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb tomatillos
  • 1/4 white onion
  • 5 chiles de arbol
  • 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled  
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled (raw)
  • 1/4 bunch bunch cilantro 
  • To taste kosher salt
  • 1 avocado, diced

Instructions

  • Place a comal over medium heat. Toast the chiles de arbol for a few seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. 
  • Roast the tomatillos, onion, and un-peeled garlic cloves until charred and cooked through. Let cool, then blend with toasted chiles de arbol, raw garlic, cilantro, and salt until smooth. Pour into a bowl and stir in the diced avocado.
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Green Salsa, Mexican Food, Salsa Taquera, Salsa Verde, Tacos