Zesty Avocado Salsa with a Lime Twist

Ingredients

- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium lime, juiced

Instructions

1. Prepare the Avocados: In a large mixing bowl, gently mash the diced avocados with a fork until you achieve a slightly chunky texture.

2. Add Citrus: Pour the lemon and lime juice over the mashed avocados. Mix well to incorporate. This adds zest and helps prevent the avocados from browning.

3. Season with Salt and Pepper: Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the avocado mixture, stirring gently to ensure even distribution.

4. Chop and Mix Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, garlic, cilantro, jalapeño, and tomatoes to the bowl. Stir the mixture carefully to maintain a slight chunkiness but ensure uniform distribution of ingredients.

5. Taste and Adjust: Sample the salsa and adjust seasoning as necessary, keeping in mind that the flavors will continue to meld and enhance over time.

6. Let it Rest: Allow the salsa to rest at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes. This allows the flavors to combine beautifully. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT15M
15 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Avocado salsa
- Lime salsa
- Snack recipes
- Fresh salsa
- No-cook recipe
- Quick appetizer
- Party snack
- Healthy salsa
- Vegan snack
- Homemade salsa

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 525

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