Avocado Salsa Recipe - Downshiftology (2024)

Avocado salsa is a vibrant and chunky dip. Almost a cross between guacamole and pico de gallo, it’s a refreshing blend of avocados, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro. Served with tortilla chips, it’s the perfect summer appetizer.

Sunny days and outdoor weather mean dips, appetizers, and healthy snacks are on repeat. Translation: simple, seasonal recipes, and finger foods to satisfy the munchies. And the top of the list always seems to be salsa. I do love my salsa, whether it’s pico de gallo, restaurant-style salsa, or mango salsa.

So today I’ve got a new salsa recipe for you – avocado salsa! It’s vibrant, perfectly spicy, and deliciously chunky. In one fell swoop it satisfies both my cravings for guacamole and salsa at the same time. Pure magic.

Avocado Salsa Recipe Video

Watch how I make this salsa in the video below!

How To Pick The Best Avocados

Because the bulk of this recipe is avocados, choosing the best of the bunch is key. Here’s a few tips to pick the best avocados:

1. Skin pigmentation: Avocado colors will shift depending on how ripe they are. Ones that are a vibrant green have been picked early and are under ripe. And those that are completely brown are overly ripe. So choose an avocado with a forest green color.
2. Inspect the naval: To test the ripeness, place your thumb on the “belly button” of the fruit. If you can flick the naval off, the avocado is officially ripe. If the naval is tightly intact, it’s not ready to eat just yet. And if the naval is completely missing, skip that avocado as that end may be slightly brown on the inside.
3. The pressure test: Give the avocado a gentle (very gentle) squeeze with the palm of your hand. If the fruit is ripe, it will feel just a smidge soft. Otherwise, avocados that are extremely ripe will feel like mush.

Avocado Salsa Ingredients

While this recipe uses similar ingredients to my guacamole recipe, the chunky texture is what makes it unique. So make sure you don’t buy mushy, overly-ripe avocados, because you do want the salsa to hold it’s shape.

• Roma Tomatoes: These tomatoes are naturally sweeter and hold just the right amount of juiciness.
• Red Onion: Adds a beautiful pop of purple to this salsa.
• Jalapeño: Can’t make salsa without a hint of spice!
• Limes: Adds a bright and zesty flavor with every bite.
• Cilantro: A must-have herb that freshens up this entire dish. If you don’t like cilantro, try adding in parsley instead.
• Salt: Just one teaspoon to balance out the other bold flavors.

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

How To Make The Best Avocado Salsa Recipe

With a bundle of fresh ingredients and a little bit of prep work, this salsa comes together quickly. Here’s how to make it.

1. Dice the Roma tomatoes and avocado into small cubes.
2. Chop the red onion, jalapeños, and cilantro into small bits.
3. Mix the above ingredients into a large bowl. Then squeeze the lime juice and sprinkle the salt. Give everything a stir until it’s all combined.
4. Serve.It’s best to serve this right away to prevent browning!

Does This Avocado Salsa Store Well?

This salsa is best when it’s served right away as the avocado chunks will turn brown over time. The lime juice does help to delay that browning, but it’s best to enjoy soon after making.

If you do need to store it, make sure it’s in an air-tight container perfectly fitting the amount of salsa to reduce air. It actually lasted longer for me in this vacuum-sealed container, so you can give that a try as well.

Other Dips, Spreads, and Sauces To Try

Dips and spreads are an easy way to add a flavorful touch to your meals. These are some of my favorites:

• Tzatziki
• Baba Ganoush
• Hummus (the original flavor!)
• French Onion Dip
• Mandarin Orange Salsa
• Chipotle Sauce