Description
A fresh, vibrant, and quick Avocado Salsa bursting with creamy avocado, zesty lime, and a balanced blend of spices. Perfect as a dip, topping, or side dish, this healthy and versatile salsa is ready in under 10 minutes and enhances any snack or meal with its natural, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño or fresh chili, finely chopped (seeds removed for milder heat)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Dice the ripe avocados into bite-sized chunks, finely chop the red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño (removing seeds if preferred milder), and cilantro to ensure even texture and flavor distribution.
- Combine fresh ingredients: In a medium bowl, gently mix together the diced avocados, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro, blending all the fresh components evenly without mashing the avocado.
- Add lime juice and seasoning: Pour in the fresh lime juice, sprinkle salt and pepper to taste, and add the minced garlic if using. Toss gently to coat all ingredients while maintaining the salsa’s chunky texture.
- Taste and adjust: Sample the salsa and adjust seasonings as desired—add more lime juice for brightness, salt for depth, or extra jalapeño to increase heat.
- Serve immediately or chill: Enjoy the Avocado Salsa fresh for best flavor and texture, or cover tightly and refrigerate briefly to let flavors meld, taking care to prevent browning.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to maintain perfect texture; avoid overripe or mushy fruit.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best natural acidity and flavor lift.
- Chop ingredients uniformly for consistent bites and balanced flavor.
- Rinse chopped red onion in cold water if you want to mellow its sharpness.
- Serve the salsa quickly after preparation to prevent browning due to avocado oxidation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface; consume within 24 hours.
- Freezing is not recommended as it affects texture negatively.
- Reheating is unnecessary; serve chilled or at room temperature for best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Avocado salsa, fresh salsa recipe, quick salsa, healthy dip, creamy avocado salsa, Mexican salsa, lime avocado dip
