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When I saw Valerie (From Valerie’s Kitchen) post this creamy salsa recipe I knew I had to try it. Her recipes are always excellent; and I love the new Herdez Mexican Cooking sauces, especially the Tomatillo Verde sauce used in this recipe. I expected this recipe would be good. However, when I tasted the salsa, it was even much better that I expected. As a matter of fact, it is addictive! It is one of the best dips I have tasted in a long time, and one I will be taking to parties from now on. Unfortunately, when I tried it no one else was around to share it with. So, did I put it in the fridge to serve for later? Oh no! I finished it all by myself; and I don’t regret it! However, I highly recommend making it when you do have someone to share it with because, like me, you may not be able to resist it.The best part is that it is absolutely ridiculously and wonderfully easy to make. If you have five minutes and the four ingredients below, then you have a fabulous dish that will be a hit at any party. The Herdez Tomatillo Verde Cooking Sauce makes it so fast and easy, but it still has the same fresh, authentic flavor as if you spent all day roasting tomatillos.
Be warned: this cooking sauce is spicy! I generally like a medium spice level and I think it is spicy. That is why I used half a jar of the cooking sauce instead of a whole jar as called for in the original recipe at From Valerie’s Kitchen. That way it had a nice little kick but not too much.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 of a 12-ounce jar Herdez Tomatillo Verde Mexican Cooking Sauce
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 6-ounce container non-fat greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. (if you can resist it that long!)
- Serve with tortilla chips or with fish tacos, enchiladas or any other of your favorite Mexican dishes.
See more recipes using Herdez Mexican Cooking sauces on AllRecipes at Herdez Mexican Cooking Sauce Recipes. http://allrecipes.com/recipes/trusted-brands-recipes-and-tips/herdez-cooking-sauces/main.aspx.
Looking for more healthy Mexican Appetizers? Try this Easy Shrimp Ceviche with Mango, Pineapple, and Avocado from The McCallum’s Shamrock Patch.
Vickie says
Great Recipe!
Shelby says
Trying out the comment to see if it will work for me! This is on my to make list also!
Occasional Cooker says
It worked!
Kelly C. says
Great blog! That math question almost stumped me, lol!
Occasional Cooker says
Thanks Kelly. LOL
Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen says
Hi Michele! I’m so happy to be visiting your new blog and so honored that you would have chosen one of my recipes as your very first post. Great job! Good luck in the future and I will definitely be following along 🙂
Occasional Cooker says
Thanks Valerie. I really appreciate it coming from you. You came up with a fantastic recipe. Don’t be surprised if you see some future posts regarding some of your recipes. This one and your cajun sloppy joes are family favorites.
Penny says
Great post! Congratulations on the launch of your blog!
Occasional Cooker says
Thanks Penny!
*Sherri* says
Great blog Michele, you really did a wonderful job. I want to make this dip and still on the search for the cooking sauce. I did find a can of their salsa verde and may try it with that for now. Happy blogging!
Sherri
Occasional Cooker says
Sherri, I recommend contacting the store management to see if they will carry the Herdez Cooking Sauces.
Occasional Cooker says
Several of us were chatting about how good this dip was. I am glad I’m not the only one who could not resist this dip.
Lela says
Hi Michelle, Great first blog. I love your page design! I have all the ingredients to make the tomatilla avocado salsa. I hope to try it today!
Occasional Cooker says
Hi Lela, I’m so happy you are going to try it. Let me know how it turns out of you. Thanks for visiting.
Heidy L. McCallum says
Fabulous idea! Verde sauce never looked so creamy and delicious! I am definitely going to try it!!
Michele says
Hi Heidy, This sauce is so addictive. If you try it, let me know how you like it. Thanks for visiting.
Debbie (Who Moved My Coconut Oil) says
Michelle, I LOVE this recipe, its looks delicious! What interesting flavors, I must find Herdez sauce, mmmm.. Thank you!
Erin R. says
I made this with cream cheese instead of yogurt, served over slow cooked chicken and it turned out brilliantly! So tasty. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Michele says
Hi Erin,
I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for trying the recipe and sharing the results!
Thanks,
Michele