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El Pollo Loco Green Salsa Recipe

You are not limited to use this Ell Pollo Loco green salsa on tacos and burritos. Many people use this el pollo loco green salsa recipe to create a dip for parties and get-togethers. However, you can also use this salsa for family gatherings and in your cooking! The fresh flavors are unique and can make a dish pop. For example, you can sprinkle some of this el pollo loco green salsa recipe on top of authentic Mexican yellow rice to bring color and flavor. The salsa is usually not spicy or hot, but you can add peppers and other seasonings to intensify the flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Large Hass Avocados without the peel
  • 2 1/2 Cups of Water
  • 3 Jalapenos finely Chopped
  • 1 Cup of Fresh Cilantro If you don't have the option of buying fresh cilantro you can always use dried cilantro leaves. However, the flavor and scent are not as strong.
  • 2 tbsp. of Salt
  • 2 tsp. of Olive Oil
  • 1 Yellow Onion Yellow onions are sweet and have a slightly tangy flavor that adds to the salsa. However if you want to add another splash of color, you can substitute yellow onions for red or purple onions. It is important to note though that the flavors of these onions are different and can change the outcome.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cups
  • Bowl
  • Containers for Storing the Salsa (with lids)

Method
 

  1. The first step in this el pollo loco green salsa recipe is to cut the vegetables. You can save the seeds and add them to the salsa if you want more of a kick. However, discard the jalapeno pit. Add the vegetables to the food processor first and blend until smooth, but without the texture of liquid.
  2. After the vegetable mixture is blended/processed, add the rest of the ingredients and process them. This step should take less then five minutes. Make sure that the salsa mixture is thick and like liquid. It should not be smooth or sticky like a paste.
  3. Since the ingredients do use perishable items like vegetables, it is important to properly store the salsa. You should choose containers that have a tight lid. If your containers do not have a tight lid, air can get inside the container and spoil the salsa fast.
  4. For this step, you can use a spoon or a funnel to pour the salsa into containers. You can also use the salsa immediately in a dish or as a side with chips/tortillas.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

This el pollo loco green salsa recipe only uses three steps and no heat! However, there are a few tips and tricks you can use to quicken the process. I recommend, for instance, using glass containers to store the salsa.
You can either purchase these containers at a store brand new, or reuse glass containers at home. Either way, glass lasts longer then plastic. The lid should also be sturdy and tight. This el pollo loco green salsa recipe calls for a food processor. However, not everyone has a food processor.