Tomatillo Avocado Dressing (Chopt Copycat Mexican Goddess Recipe)
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A creamy tomatillo avocado dressing that’s just like the Mexican Goddess dressing you can find at the Chopt Creative Salad Co. restaurant chain! It’s perfect as a dip, sauce or dressing. Vegan, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly.
Raise your hand if you’re intimidated by tomatillos… just me? Didn’t think so! Before this recipe, I had never purchased or cooked with tomatillos. I don’t know why but they’ve always intimidated me. I’d always see them sitting next to the jalapeños and think I should pick one or two up, but never did… until recently.
Tomatillos 101
In case you’re new to tomatillos like me, I thought I would share a little more info about them.
“Tomatillo” means “little tomato” in Spanish but don’t let the translation fool you – that’s not what it is.
Compared to tomatoes, tomatillos taste more like a vegetable, are more acidic and less sweet and are more dense, less watery. They have dry leafy husks wrapped around that you simply remove and then rinse. Prepped and ready to go, you can use tomatillos raw, boiled or roasted in a huge variety of dishes. You’ll have to share your favorite tomatillo recipes now that I’m not afraid anymore. 😉
Chopt’s Mexican Goddess Dressing Copycat
This recipe for is a copycat recipe for the Mexican Goddess Dressing at Chopt Creative Salad Co. I tested this recipe at least 6-7 times trying to get it to taste as close as possible to the Chopt dressing and I think it’s pretty spot on. The secret ingredient is the white balsamic vinegar — it adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the dressing that balances with heat from the jalapeño perfectly.
It’s like a creamy salsa (and it packs a bit of heat) so it’s perfect as a dip for veggies and chips or as a dressing for Mexican-themed salads. (Hint hint: I’ll be sharing a shrimp salad that pairs amazingly with this dressing later this week!).
A Couple Notes:
- This dressing is super creamy. I thought it had dairy in it the first time I tried it at Chopt Creative Salad Co., but instead of being loaded with cheese or another form of dairy, it gets its creaminess from the avocado!
- If you like some heat, start with 1/2 of the jalapeño (with the seeds) and taste. Then if you want it spicier, add more!
How Long Does This Dressing Keep?
This tomatillo dressing will stay fresh for up to 5 day in the fridge when stored in an airtight container.
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Tomatillo Avocado Dressing
Ingredients
- 4 tomatillos
- ½ avocado
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ jalapeño with seeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Remove husk from tomatillos and rinse to remove any sticky residue. Bring water to boil in a pot, add tomatillos and boil for 4-5 minutes. Remove from boiling water, rinse with cold water and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Add cooled tomatillos, avocado, garlic, jalapeño, salt, white balsamic vinegar and lime juice into a high-powered blender or food processor and blend until everything is incorporated and dressing is relatively smooth. Add cilantro leaves and process a few seconds more.
- Taste and add more jalapeño and salt if needed.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hi! Just made this recipe and it tastes amazing! Thank you! How long does it keep in the fridge? Thank you again!
Hey JO- The dressing will stay fresh for up to 5 day in the fridge when stored in an airtight container.
This is my new go to recipe for dressing! I am so glad I found your site. I have made several recipes and love every single one. Love love love this dressing. 🙂
Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear Crystal! I’m so glad you’re loving the recipes. 🙂
I’mve not yet made the dressing but I fully intend to as soon as I have all of the ingredients. It has everything I love, so I’m sure it’s going to be amazing. As to tomatillos- do not be afraid! I make fresh salsa with them- raw tomatillo, onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, & lime. I also use them raw in salads, throw them into omelets, make green sauces for various Mexican dishes, put them into stews. Watermelon & tomatillo salad is a summertime favorite You can also make salsa using roasted tomatillos. I love them & am always looking for new ways to use them! Thank you
Let me know how it turns out for you, Valerie!!
This was perfect! I love the vegan Chopt salad with this dressing so much and wanted to recreate it at home. On a whim, I googled a copycat recipe and I’m so glad yours came up! It’s exactly like it!
Ahh yay, I’m so pumped you loved this recipe!! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review, Jamie. I so appreciate it. 🙂
It looks great… thanks for the recipe
This is a PERFECT re-creation of the Chopt dressing. I now always have it in my fridge and use it with fried eggs, chicken, as a taco topping, with steak, and of course, as a salad dressing. I never seem to have white balsamic vinegar so I’ve been using champagne vinegar. Seems to work just fine! Thanks for this one!
Ahh this makes me so happy to hear, Maribeth. I’m so glad you’re loving this dressing. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
Forgot to rate.. of course FIVE STARS. So good.
Seriously, bless you for making this recipe. At first I didn’t want to deal with the tomatillos and so I made an avocado lime dressing from another site.. not the best. I finally made your recipe AND IT IS SO GOOD. My mouth waters just thinking about it. I’ve spent so much money at chopt and I’m so happy I can make this dressing at home now. THANK YOU.
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Joanna!! I’m so glad you’re loving this dressing!! Thank you so much for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It’s super helpful to other readers, so I appreciate it. <3
Thank you so much for this! I moved to Australia and can no longer get my chopt Mexican goddess fix. Now, I just hope they have tomatillos here 😆
I hope you’re able to find them! Let me know how this dressing turns out for you if you end up making it. 🙂
How long is this recipe good for in the fridge or feeezer?
It should be kept in the fridge and will last 3-4 days. Hope this helps!
Just made this dip/dressing and it’s amazing!! Was wondering though, how long can I keep it in the fridge?