Spicy avocado lime salad
Spicy avocado lime salad
Ingredients
- 3 avocados, large, ripe, pitted, peeled, and diced into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, small, seeded and finely minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, from about 2-3 limes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the 3 diced avocados, 1 cup of halved or quartered cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup of finely diced red onion, 1 finely minced small jalapeño, and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Pour 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice over the salad mixture. Add 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined, being careful not to mash the avocado. Ensure the lime juice coats the avocado to help prevent browning.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary. You may add a pinch more salt, a dash more lime juice for brightness, or additional cayenne pepper for extra heat, according to your preference.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Serve immediately as a vibrant side dish or a light, refreshing meal. This salad is best enjoyed fresh.
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Spicy avocado lime salad
Ingredients
- 3 avocados, large, ripe, pitted, peeled, and diced into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, small, seeded and finely minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, from about 2-3 limes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the 3 diced avocados, 1 cup of halved or quartered cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup of finely diced red onion, 1 finely minced small jalapeño, and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Pour 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice over the salad mixture. Add 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined, being careful not to mash the avocado. Ensure the lime juice coats the avocado to help prevent browning.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary. You may add a pinch more salt, a dash more lime juice for brightness, or additional cayenne pepper for extra heat, according to your preference.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Serve immediately as a vibrant side dish or a light, refreshing meal. This salad is best enjoyed fresh.