Description
Cilantro-lime avocado salsa brings zesty Mexican flavors to your table with fresh ingredients and bold taste. Quick and easy preparation delivers a delicious condiment packed with creamy avocado, bright citrus notes, and herb-infused complexity you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Spicy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped (optional, for heat)
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Oil Ingredients:
- 2 limes, juiced (about 3 tablespoons or 45 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional, for a silky texture)
Instructions
- Carefully cube the ripe avocados into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure consistent texture and prevent browning.
- Dice fresh tomatoes and red onion into small, precise cubes that will distribute evenly throughout the salsa mixture.
- Mince the jalapeno pepper with precision, removing seeds for a milder flavor or keeping them for additional heat, depending on personal preference.
- Chop fresh cilantro leaves finely, releasing their vibrant aromatic oils that will enhance the overall flavor profile of the salsa.
- Gently combine the prepared avocados, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro in a spacious mixing bowl, using a light folding technique to prevent ingredient breakdown.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice directly over the mixture, allowing the citrus to brighten the ingredients and help prevent avocado oxidation.
- Drizzle a subtle amount of olive oil to add richness and help bind the ingredients together with a smooth, cohesive texture.
- Season the salsa with a delicate sprinkle of salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Softly toss the ingredients to ensure even distribution of flavors without crushing the delicate avocado pieces.
- Serve immediately as a vibrant accompaniment to grilled proteins, a zesty taco topping, or a fresh dip with crisp tortilla chips.
Notes
- Gently mix ingredients to maintain the avocado’s delicate texture and prevent mushy consistency.
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to ensure the salsa holds its shape and doesn’t turn into a paste.
- Dice ingredients uniformly for balanced flavor and attractive presentation in every bite.
- Serve immediately after preparation to enjoy the freshest taste and prevent avocado browning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg