Avocado Salsa

Ingredients (~6 servings)

• ~1 lb roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 3/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1 large jalapeño, seeded and diced (leave ribs and seeds if you like heat)
• 2 medium avocados, semi-firm but ripe, peeled and diced
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, minced

Prep the Red Onion to Remove the Bite

Place the diced red onion in a strainer and rinse under cool water for ~30 seconds.

This removes the harsh sulfur compounds that make raw onion overpowering.

Drain well and add to a large mixing bowl along with the diced tomatoes, jalapeños, and avocados.

Make the Dressing and Combine

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.

The oil and lime juice will separate if you let it sit, so use it right away.

Pour the mixture over the avocado mixture, add the cilantro, then gently fold everything together.

Don’t stir too aggressively or you’ll mash the avocados.

Taste and adjust salt as needed – the tomatoes and avocados will absorb some of the seasoning.

Serve immediately with tortilla chips or spoon over tacos, grilled chicken, or fish.

Avocado Salsa

This is a chunky, fresh salsa that’s more substantial than your typical restaurant version. The avocado makes it creamy without being heavy – perfect for chips or spooning over tacos.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~6 servings)

• ~1 lb roma tomatoes seeded and diced
• 3/4 cup red onion diced
• 1 large jalapeño leave ribs and seeds if you like heat, seeded and diced
• 2 medium avocados semi-firm but ripe, peeled and diced
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 clove garlic finely minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves minced

Instructions

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• Rinse diced red onion in a strainer under cool water for 30 seconds, then drain well.
• Add rinsed onion, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, and avocados to a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Pour dressing over avocado mixture and add cilantro.
• Gently fold everything together without mashing the avocados.
• Taste and adjust salt as needed.
• Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping.