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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!
Course Salad, Sauce
Cuisine Southwestern
Keyword Charred Tomatillo Avocado Dressing
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 711kcal
Author Lauren

Ingredients

  • 2 tomatillos
  • 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
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • 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.
  • For my salad, I used baby kale, butter lettuce, black beans, corn, cheese stick cut into slices, crushed tortilla chips and tomatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 711kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 1261mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 371IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg