🥑 Cilantro-Lime-Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
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2 ripe avocados, diced
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1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 lime, juiced (more to taste)
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1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (or keep seeds for heat)
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1 small onion, finely diced (white or red)
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2 Roma tomatoes, seeded & diced
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1–2 cloves garlic, minced
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1–2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, adds silkiness)
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½ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
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¼ teaspoon pepper
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Optional: 1–2 tablespoons water for a looser, more “salsa-like” texture
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Optional: ½ teaspoon cumin for a deeper flavor
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Optional: ½ avocado more, puréed for a creamier dip
🍃 Instructions
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Prep Veggies:
Dice the avocado, tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño. Chop the cilantro finely. -
Combine:
In a bowl, gently mix all ingredients.
(If you want a smoother salsa, pulse everything in a blender or food processor.) -
Add Lime & Seasonings:
Add lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic, and olive oil.
Taste and adjust—more lime = brighter, more salt = fuller flavor. -
Rest (Optional):
Let it sit 10 minutes so flavors meld.
🌮 Serving Ideas
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spoon on tacos (carne asada, chicken, fish)
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dip for chips
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topping for burrito bowls
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spread for sandwiches/wraps
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serve over grilled chicken or shrimp
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drizzle over eggs or breakfast burritos
⭐ Tips
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Add a splash of rice vinegar or white vinegar for tangier salsa.
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Keep avocado chunks big for a rustic salsa, or blend for a creamy version.
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Stir in ¼ cup tomatillo salsa for a restaurant-style twist.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
🔥 A creamy cilantro-lime sauce (like Chipotle’s)
🍏 A tomatillo avocado salsa
🌶️ A spicy version with serrano peppers
Just tell me!