Spicy Avocado and Tomato Salsa
Spicy Avocado and Tomato Salsa
Ingredients
For the Salsa
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced (seeds and ribs removed for less heat)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Carefully pit, peel, and dice the ripe avocados into approximately 1/2-inch cubes. Place them immediately into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Dice the Roma tomatoes into similar 1/2-inch cubes and add them to the bowl with the avocado.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Finely dice the red onion and mince the jalapeño. For less heat, ensure seeds and white ribs are removed from the jalapeño. Add both to the bowl.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour the fresh lime juice over the ingredients in the bowl. Add the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Gently fold all the ingredients together with a spatula or large spoon until well combined. Be careful not to mash the avocado too much.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to your preference.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled chicken. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld, though it's best fresh.
⏱️ 2 min
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Spicy Avocado and Tomato Salsa
Ingredients
For the Salsa
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced (seeds and ribs removed for less heat)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Carefully pit, peel, and dice the ripe avocados into approximately 1/2-inch cubes. Place them immediately into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Dice the Roma tomatoes into similar 1/2-inch cubes and add them to the bowl with the avocado.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Finely dice the red onion and mince the jalapeño. For less heat, ensure seeds and white ribs are removed from the jalapeño. Add both to the bowl.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour the fresh lime juice over the ingredients in the bowl. Add the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Gently fold all the ingredients together with a spatula or large spoon until well combined. Be careful not to mash the avocado too much.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to your preference.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled chicken. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld, though it's best fresh.
⏱️ 2 min