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Charred Tomatillo Avocado Dressing

This charred tomatillo avocado dressing is a sweet, creamy and smokey addition to any southwestern salad. It will actually make you want to eat salad...which is kind of miraculous in my book. Try it today!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 to matillos
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 lime juiced {1 1/2-2 Tablespoons}
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  1. Place tomatillos directly over open flame of gas stove or broil until charred, 3-5 minutes, turning to char entire outside. Cut into chunks and place into the bottom of a blender with remaining ingredients for dressing. Blend until smooth. Taste, adjust seasonings and serve over southwest salad.
  2. For my salad, I used baby kale, butter lettuce, black beans, corn, cheese stick cut into slices, crushed tortilla chips and tomatoes.