Avocado Salsa

Fresh Avocado Salsa

Avocado salsa is so easy to make with creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, crunchy sweet red bell peppers, and crisp onions tossed in a bright lime juice and seasoned with salt and cumin. It’s a chunky, fresh and delicious spin on cowboy caviar!

I whip up this chunky salsa recipe for summer BBQs, especially when grilled salmon is on the menu. It’s a staple party or game-day appetizer and one of many healthy snacks I like to keep on hand, especially when it’s hot outside.

Why This Recipe Works

• A great summer recipe. This refreshing dip comes together in minutes and doesn’t require any heating up the kitchen. It’s also a great way to use up your garden haul.
• Simple and versatile. Fresh, nutrient packed avocado salsa ingredients come together for dipping tortilla chips, topping grilled meat or even tortilla soup.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

• Avocados: You want a ripe avocado that is still a little firm so it holds its shape.
• Roma tomatoes: This type of tomato is not as juicy as other types, which means there’s less liquid that’s bound to pool at the bottom.
• Red bell pepper: I use red because it adds the necessary sweetness to the savory flavors, but you can use orange or yellow if you prefer. Green would be too bitter in my opinion.
• Chopped red onion: You can substitute with shallots too, both are mild and are great in raw dips.
• Cilantro: Fresh cilantro leaves add a herbaceous flavor very popular in Mexican-inspired recipes.
• Fresh limes, juiced: Highly recommend using juice from fresh limes instead of from a bottle.
• Salt & ground cumin: A bit of seasoning for the best flavor. Cumin is a warm earthy element that grounds and balances acidity.

• Cut the avocado. Knowing how to cut an avocado quickly and easily so that each piece is diced in just the right size is key!
• Add avocado. Place chunks in a large mixing bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients. Then, toss in the chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Squeeze the fresh lime juice and sprinkle salt and a pinch of cumin over top.
• Stir gently until combined. Taste and drizzle more lime juice or sprinkle extra salt, if necessary.

Expert Tips

• To prevent too much liquid remove the seeds when chopping the tomatoes. Scoop out the inner portion and use the chopped outer flesh.
• Avoid making this dish ahead when serving guests. The avocados will be brown by the time you serve the dip. If necessary to save time, prep everything in advance, but add the avocados just before serving.
• Similar sizes. When dicing the avocado and tomato, it’s a good idea to keep everything similar in size. It’s easier to get a bit of everything in each scoop that way!

Serving Suggestions

Use avocado salsa with all your Mexican recipes! Top skillet nachos or sheet pan nachos and use as condiment when setting up a nacho bar or serving taco salad.

Have it in your burritos, including breakfast burritos, on top of burrito bowls, in beef taquitos, or even over a grilled flank steak.