Avocado And Cilantro Salsa Recipe

A vibrant and fresh avocado and cilantro salsa recipe inspired by "The Great California Cookbook." This zesty salsa is incredibly easy to make and takes just minutes to whip up. Perfect for topping chicken quesadillas, fish tacos, or enjoying with tortilla chips!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 552 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Avocado And Cilantro Salsa 82

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Avocado And Cilantro Salsa

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 cup ripe tomatoes
  • ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato juice
  • pinch cayenne pepper (or ⅛ teaspoon)
  • a few dashes Tabasco sauce
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • juice of ½ lime

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How to Make Avocado And Cilantro Salsa

  1. Peel and dice 2 ripe avocados into ½-inch cubes.
  2. Dice 1 cup of ripe tomatoes into ½-inch cubes.
  3. Finely chop ½ cup red onion.
  4. Chop ½ cup fresh cilantro.
  5. Mince 2 cloves of garlic.
  6. Finely chop 1 jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for less heat).
  7. In a medium bowl, gently combine the avocados, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, garlic, and jalapeño.
  8. Add 2 tablespoons of tomato juice.
  9. Stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper (start with ⅛ teaspoon and add more to taste).
  10. Add a few dashes of Tabasco sauce (to taste).
  11. Squeeze in the juice of ½ a lime or lemon.
  12. Gently mix all ingredients until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  13. Serve immediately over your favorite chicken quesadillas or with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

34g

Carbs

11g