Zesty Tropical Salsa with Creamy Guacamole

Ingredients

Salsa:
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 green chiles, roasted and chopped
- 1 ear of fresh corn, kernels removed
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 mango, peeled and diced
- 1/3 cup black olives, sliced

Guacamole:
- 2 avocados, peeled and mashed
- 1 small lime, juiced
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt

Toppings and Accompaniments:
- 1 small bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salsa:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced jalapeño, and serrano peppers.
- Add the chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, salt, black pepper, chopped green chiles, corn kernels, radish slices, diced mango, and sliced black olives to the bowl.
- Gently mix all ingredients until well-incorporated. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

2. Make the Guacamole:
- In a separate bowl, mash the avocados until smooth.
- Stir in the lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

3. Assemble and Serve:
- On a large serving platter, place a mound of the prepared salsa on one side.
- On the other side, spread the creamy guacamole.
- Add the sliced bell pepper around the edges of the platter.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT20M
20 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT5M
5 minutes

Total Time

PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

salsa, guacamole, avocado dip, tropical flavors, summer snack, healthy snack, easy salsa recipe, fresh guacamole, spicy dip, vibrant snack

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 850 calories

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