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
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Ingredients for Avocado And Cilantro Salsa

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Avocado And Cilantro Salsa?

Avocado And Cilantro Salsa takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Avocado And Cilantro Salsa?

Avocado And Cilantro Salsa has approximately 552 calories per serving, with about 16 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 73 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Avocado And Cilantro Salsa?

The key ingredients for Avocado And Cilantro Salsa are Avocados, Roma Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cilantro, Garlic, Jalapeno Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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