Chunky doesn’t exactly have a ring to it, but let’s call this avocado salsa what it is! This avocado salsa recipe is fresh, hearty and delicious. It’s basically a hybrid of guacamole and pico de gallo—are you sold yet?
Avocado Salsa Ingredients
This simple homemade salsa requires just six basic ingredients: It’s more filling than your average salsa, thanks to the rich and creamy avocado.
How to Make Avocado Salsa
This salsa is easy to make with just a cutting board and a good knife. Wait to dice the avocado until you’re almost ready to serve, but give yourself some time for the chopping and dicing. It’s worth the effort and then some! Serve this dip at your next party or happy hour at home, and I bet you’ll get a few recipe requests by the end of the night. Speaking of, did you know that eating some healthy fat like avocado or nut butter before drinking will slow your absorption of alcohol? That means you won’t be feeling too silly too soon. Your future self will thank you.
Avocado Tips
Look for avocados that yield just a bit to a gentle squeeze, but avoid using avocados that are mushy or stringy on the inside. If you run into any bruised or brown bits when you cut them open, scoop those out and discard before slicing. I always buy an extra avocado to be sure I get enough good ones. If you come home with hard, underripe avocados, you can speed their ripening by placing them in a paper bag with a banana or an apple. On the other hand, if your avocados are ripe when you get home but you won’t be making the salsa just yet, place them in the refrigerator to slow their ripening.
Uses for Avocado Salsa
This avocado salsa is more than just a dip! It makes a great taco or burrito filling. Just add refried beans and quick-pickled onions or some shredded fresh cabbage for crunch. You could also spoon it onto nachos or huevos rancheros or chilaquiles verdes. You really can’t go wrong. Please let me know how you like this recipe in the comments! I’m excited to hear how you serve it.
Prepare in advance: If you want to be sure your avocado doesn’t brown before the party, I think you could prepare everything but the avocado, toss it all together in a serving bowl, and refrigerate until you’re about ready to serve. Then dice the avocado and gently stir it in.
