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Chucky salsa on a serving tray surrounded by chips.

Chunky Salsa

Tressa Jamil
Skip going to the store, and make chunky salsa with cilantro and avocado at home instead. Ours is made with fresh ingredients and on the table in 20 minutes!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salsa, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 82 kcal
Ingredients
  
  • 8 Roma tomato, diced
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 2 jalapeños, stems and seeds removed, finely diced
  • 2 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3-4 avocados, cubed
Instructions
 
  • Dice the tomatoes and add them to a mixing bowl.
  • Slice the jalapeños in half and remove the seeds by holding the stem and scooping them out with a spoon. Then, cut off the stem and finely dice the peppers. Add them to the tomatoes.
  • Next, add onion, garlic, and cilantro to the bowl.
  • Season the mixture with salt, pepper, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir to mix. Taste and adjust the salt to taste.
  • Squeeze the lime over salsa, and stir to combine.
  • Next, slice the avocado in half and remove the pit. Cut the avocado into cubes, then add them to the salsa by carefully folding them into the mixture.
Notes
Expert Tips: 
  • Chill the salsa for up to 6 hours, so the flavors incorporate - if you can wait that long.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 82 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 5 g | Sodium: 383 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g
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