Fresh Salsa Verde

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Total Time
5 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients

About 2.5 cups
  • 1 pound fresh tomatillos (husks and stems removed)
  • 2 small garlic cloves
  • 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, stem removed (and cored, if you desire less heat)
  • 1 little gem lettuce (or one large leaf of Romaine)
  • 1 fresh lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 medium avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup diced white onion
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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Preparation

Chef’s notes

Chile peppers:
If you would like less heat, use a jalapeño pepper with the core removed. For extra heat, use 2 jalapeño or serrano peppers.
Storage instructions:
Salsa can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 4 or 5 days.
Source:
Recipe adapted from Chef Gabriela Camara.
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