Description
Mexican avocado salsa brings zesty freshness to any meal with creamy ripe avocados and tangy lime. Quick and simple ingredients blend together, creating a perfect companion for chips, tacos, or grilled proteins that will make you crave more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup (150 grams) diced ripe mango
- 1 cup (150 grams) diced strawberries
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons (10 grams) finely diced red onion
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2–3 tablespoons (10–15 grams) diced cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Liquid Ingredient:
- 1 small lime, juiced
Serving Suggestion:
- Multigrain pita chips, for dipping
Instructions
- Dice ripe avocados into small, uniform cubes, ensuring they’re not too soft or too firm.
- Finely chop fresh cilantro leaves, removing any tough stems that might affect the texture.
- Mince red onion into delicate, translucent pieces to distribute an even, sharp flavor throughout the salsa.
- Seed and dice ripe tomatoes, creating crisp, juicy chunks that complement the creamy avocado.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture to prevent browning and add a bright, zesty undertone.
- Sprinkle salt and cracked black pepper to enhance the natural flavors of each ingredient.
- Gently fold all components together, maintaining the avocado’s integrity and preventing mushiness.
- Allow the salsa to rest for 5-10 minutes, letting the flavors meld and intensify.
- Garnish with additional fresh cilantro leaves for a vibrant, herbaceous presentation.
- Serve immediately alongside crunchy pita chips, or use as a delectable topping for grilled salmon, fish tacos, or succulent shrimp.
Notes
- Chill the salsa for 30 minutes to let flavors meld and develop a more intense taste profile.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity or removing seeds for milder version.
- Versatile condiment works beautifully with grilled proteins, as a topping for tacos, or as a fresh dip for crispy chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg