Description
Zesty Avocado Salsa blends fresh ingredients from Mexican cuisine with creamy texture and bold flavors. Green cilantro, ripe tomatoes, and lime juice create perfect balance for chips, tacos, or grilled meats you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (8 fl oz) diced strawberries
- 1 cup (8 fl oz) diced ripe mango
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2–3 tbsps diced cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 2 tbsps finely diced red onion
- 1 small lime, juiced
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- Multigrain pita chips, for dipping
Instructions
- Preparation: Uniformly dice ripe avocados into precise, small cubes to maintain visual elegance and structural integrity.
- Herb Infusion: Mince fresh cilantro leaves meticulously, releasing their aromatic essence and preparing to integrate vibrant flavor throughout the salsa.
- Combining Elements: Gently amalgamate chopped avocados with finely diced ingredients, creating a harmonious texture that balances each component’s unique characteristics.
- Citrus Enhancement: Drizzle fresh lime juice over the mixture, preventing avocado oxidation while introducing a bright, tangy undertone to the salsa.
- Seasoning: Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate and accentuate the natural flavors of the ingredients, ensuring a sophisticated taste profile.
- Optional Heat Dimension: Incorporate finely chopped jalapeño peppers or a measured quantity of red pepper flakes to introduce a subtle, complex spiciness.
- Final Integration: Delicately fold all components together, ensuring even distribution without compromising the avocado’s structural integrity or creating an overly mushy texture.
- Garnishing: Crown the salsa with additional fresh cilantro leaves, creating a visually appealing presentation that enhances both aesthetic and aromatic qualities.
- Serving Suggestions: Present immediately as a vibrant accompaniment to grilled proteins, nestled alongside crispy pita chips, or as a dynamic topping for various culinary creations.
Notes
- Prevent Avocado Browning: Lime juice acts as a natural antioxidant, keeping the salsa fresh and preventing discoloration of avocados.
- Texture Matters: Cut ingredients uniformly to maintain a balanced mouthfeel and visual appeal in every bite.
- Customize Heat Level: Adjust spiciness by controlling jalapeño quantity or adding red pepper flakes to suit personal taste preferences.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the salsa within 30 minutes of preparation to preserve optimal freshness, crispness, and vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg