Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa with Jalapeño Peppers

Yield: 3 cups

Ingredients:

• 10 to 12 tomatillos, husked, washed and quartered
• 1 to 2 jalapeños, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 11/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (reserve several lime slices for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into 1/4 -inch dice
• 1 tomato, seeded and cut into 1/4 -inch dice
• Kosher salt

Directions:

1. Pulse tomatillos, jalapeño, cucumber and cilantro in a blender until smooth but not puréed.
2. Whisk together oil, lime juice and garlic to make the dressing.
3. Add dressing to the tomatillo mixture and stir in avocado and tomato. Salt to taste.
4. Garnish with lime slices before serving.