Quick and Easy Avocado Salsa
Brighten up your snack time or meals with this Quick and Easy Avocado Salsa—a simple yet flavorful recipe that comes together in just 10 minutes! Made with creamy ripe avocados, juicy roma tomato, zesty lime juice, and a kick of jalapeño heat, this salsa is a perfect blend of fresh, vibrant ingredients. Tossed with finely chopped cilantro, aromatic red onion, and a touch of optional garlic, it has just the right balance of spice and tang. Whether served with tortilla chips, as a taco topper, or as a side for grilled meats, this versatile avocado salsa is a surefire crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Plus, it’s gluten-free, vegan, and packed with nutrients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe avocados
- 1 piece roma tomato
- 0.5 piece red onion
- 1 piece jalapeño
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic (optional)
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Finely dice the roma tomato and red onion, and add them to the bowl with the avocado.
Remove the seeds and finely chop the jalapeño. Add it to the mixture (adjust the amount based on your desired spice level).
Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl.
If using garlic, mince the clove finely and mix it in.
Add lime juice, salt, and ground black pepper to the bowl.
Use a fork to gently mash and combine the ingredients, leaving it slightly chunky for texture.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary (adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper).
Transfer the avocado salsa to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1212 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1867 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
