Description
Zesty cilantro-lime avocado salsa brings Mexican-inspired flavors to your table with fresh ingredients. Creamy avocados, tangy lime, and aromatic cilantro combine perfectly for you to enjoy as a vibrant dip or condiment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 avocados, ripe, diced
- 1 tomato, medium, diced
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped (optional, for heat)
- ½ tsp salt (to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) lime juice
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional, for a silky texture)
Instructions
- Preparation: Uniformly cube ripe avocados, ensuring consistent texture and preventing premature browning. Dice tomatoes and red onion into small, precise cubes for even distribution.
- Pepper and Herb Processing: Mince jalapeno pepper, selectively removing seeds based on desired heat level. Finely chop fresh cilantro leaves to release aromatic oils and enhance flavor complexity.
- Initial Mixing: Gently combine prepared avocados, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro in a spacious mixing bowl, utilizing a delicate folding technique to maintain ingredient integrity.
- Flavor Enhancement: Squeeze fresh lime juice directly over the mixture, allowing citrus to brighten ingredients and prevent avocado oxidation. Drizzle olive oil to add richness and create a smooth, cohesive texture.
- Final Seasoning and Serving: Sprinkle salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting to taste. Softly toss ingredients to ensure flavor equilibrium without compromising avocado structure. Serve immediately as a vibrant accompaniment to grilled proteins, zesty taco topping, or fresh dip with crisp tortilla chips.
Notes
- Prevent Avocado Browning: Cut avocados just before serving and sprinkle lime juice immediately to stop oxidation and maintain bright green color.
- Adjust Spice Levels: Control heat by removing jalapeno seeds for mild salsa or keeping them for extra kick; consider using gloves when handling peppers.
- Chop with Precision: Use sharp knife for clean, uniform cuts to ensure each bite has balanced texture and flavor distribution.
- Serve Fresh: Consume salsa within 2 hours of preparation to enjoy maximum flavor and prevent ingredient breakdown, especially with delicate avocados.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg