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Charred Tomatillo Dressing

Charred tomatillo dressing is a sweet, creamy, and smokey addition to any southwestern salad. It will actually make you want to eat salad.
Course Salad, Sauce
Cuisine Southwestern
Keyword Tomatillo Dressing
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 711kcal
Author Lauren's Latest

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