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    Simple Avocado Salsa

    Published on October 11, 2020 - Updated on February 1, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Avocado Salsa is super simple to make. Great with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite tacos. A little kick from the Sriracha.
     
    simple avocado salsa

    Living in Southern California means easy access to Avocados. You can use Ripe Avocados in many recipes including this Simple Avocado Salsa.

    simple avocado salsa

    While I am calling this a salsa, many would call this recipe "chunky" guacamole. Technically it's an Avocado Salsa with the flavor of Guacamole. It's also a little "chunkier" than traditional guacamole.

    simple avocado salsa

    I usually serve my salsa with tortilla chips as an appetizer but every now and then I will add salsa to my breakfast eggs, as a side with my enchiladas or even on my tacos. The possibilities are endless.

    simple avocado salsa

    Since you are in control of the knife, you get to decide how big you want the pieces of Avocado and the veggies. If you like a chunky salsa simply use a rough chop. For a texture closer to a guacamole, use a fine chop.

    🥑 How to Pick the Perfect Avocado

    Choosing the wrong avocado will ruin your dish. Especially when the avocado is the main ingredient like in Guacamole. Basically, you want a perfectly ripe Avocado. This is a great article on how to select the perfect avocado.

    simple avocado salsa

    🎥 How to cut an Avocado

    If you don't have any Anaheim Peppers and don't feel like making a trip to the grocery store, you can substitute for a Green Bell Pepper. For that matter, any mild green pepper will work with this salsa recipe.

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    🌡️ How Hot are the Peppers

    The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

    Pepper TypeScoville Rating (Heat)
    Bell Pepper0-0
    Banana Pepper0-500
    Poblano Pepper1000-1500
    Jalapeño Pepper2500-8000
    Serrano Peppers10,000-25,000
    Manzano Pepper12,000-30,000
    Tabasco & Cayenne30,000-50,000
    Habanero Pepper100,000-300,000
    Ghost Pepper855,000-1,000,000
    Carolina Reaper1,500,000-2,300,000

    For more great recipes with Cucumbers, I suggest you give these a shot:

    • Grilled Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
    • Simple Thai Chicken Wraps
    • Green Pepper Cucumber Relish
    • Delicious Fried Rice Salad

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Simple Avocado Salsa recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Avocado, Red Onion, Cucumbers, Anaheim Pepper, Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Salt and Sriracha.

    🥣 How to make Simple Avocado Salsa

    In a bowl, combine the avocado, onion, cucumber, Anaheim pepper, tomato, 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, salt and Sriracha. Mix gently.
    Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro. Serve with Tortilla Chips or as a side with your favorite Mexican Dish.

    Simple Avocado Salsa

    Simple Avocado Salsa

    This Avocado Salsa is super simple to make. Great with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite tacos. A little kick from the Sriracha.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Rest Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Salsa
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 215 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 medium Avocado, diced
    • 1 Cup Red Onion, chopped
    • 1 Cup Cucumber, peeled, seeded & chopped
    • 1 Anaheim Pepper, seeded and chopped
    • ½ Cup Tomato, chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro, chopped
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Sriracha Sauce
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    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, combine the avocado, onion, cucumber, Anaheim pepper, tomato, 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, salt and Sriracha. Mix gently.
    • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro. Serve with Tortilla Chips or as a side with your favorite Mexican dish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 701mgPotassium: 783mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 532IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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