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Friday, February 19, 2010

Tomatillo Avocado Salsa with Tortilla Chips

The tangy tomatillos are balanced by rich, buttery avocados.
Serve with your favorite tortilla chips and Margaritas.

Ingredients:
2 pounds tomatillos, husked, rinsed,
finely chopped (4 1/2 to 5 cups)
2 large avocados, halved, pitted, peeled,
finely chopped (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 serrano chiles, seeded, minced
Purchased tortilla chips

Directions:
Place chopped tomatillos in strainer
set over large bowl and let drain 1 hour.
Discard juices in bowl.
Transfer tomatillos to large serving bowl.
Add avocados, red onion, cilantro, lime juice,
olive oil, and chiles; stir gently to mix.
Season salsa to taste with salt.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Serve salsa with tortilla chips.

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