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Chucky salsa on a serving tray.

Chunky Salsa

Tressa Jamil
Skip the store-bought stuff and make chunky salsa with cilantro and avocado. The easy salsa recipe is ready 20 minutes with simple ingredients. 
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
  • lime juice, 2 limes
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, stems and seeds removed, finely diced
  • 2 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 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
Serving Size: 
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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