Avocado Salsa Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing avocado salsa recipe inspired by Southern Living! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for parties, game days, or a simple weeknight snack. Creamy avocado blends beautifully with zesty lime, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion for a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips for the ultimate dip!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 173.3 kcal

Protein 7g

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The Forktionary Kitchen Team

Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Avocado Salsa

Salsa Verde, to taste
2 large avocados, pitted and peeled
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
White Onion, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Garlic, to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
1 medium jalapeño, seeded and minced

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How to Make Avocado Salsa

Finely dice the red onion, tomato, and jalapeño.
In a medium bowl, gently mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth but with some chunks remaining.
Add the diced red onion, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice or salt to your preference.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Avocado Salsa?

Avocado 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 Salsa?

Avocado Salsa has approximately 173.3 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Avocado Salsa?

The key ingredients for Avocado Salsa are Salsa Verde, Avocado, Fresh Cilantro, White Onion, Fresh Lime Juice, Garlic. See the full list with measurements above.