Yum Yum Avocado Salsa
Brighten up your snack table with the bold, zesty flavors of Yum Yum Avocado Salsa—a quick, refreshing recipe that's perfect for parties, taco night, or a healthy snack. Featuring creamy, ripe avocados mingling with juicy Roma tomatoes, crisp red onion, and fragrant cilantro, this salsa comes alive with a kick of jalapeño heat and a tangy splash of fresh lime juice. A drizzle of olive oil ties the ingredients together, while garlic, salt, and black pepper elevate every bite to perfection. Ready in just 10 minutes, this chunky avocado salsa is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it with tortilla chips, as a taco topping, or even spooned over grilled chicken or fish. Bursting with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, it’s a quick go-to that’s sure to impress every crowd!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro (fresh)
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 1 lime (juice)
- 1 garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a medium mixing bowl. Mash lightly with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.
Dice the Roma tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the avocados.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the mixture.
Chop the cilantro leaves and stems finely, then add 1/4 cup of it to the salsa.
Seed and finely dice the jalapeño pepper, then add it to the bowl. For a spicier salsa, leave some seeds in.
Mince the garlic clove finely and stir it into the mixture.
Squeeze the juice of one lime over the salsa for brightness and flavor.
Drizzle in the olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Stir everything gently until evenly combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. You can add more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño for your preferred flavor.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a side dish. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1242 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 2245 mg | 48% | |
*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.
