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Chunky avocado salsa or side salad
4.8 from 255 votes

Chunky avocado salsa or side salad

This Chunky avocado salsa combines diced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, finely diced hot or sweet peppers, fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. The red onion is first salted and rinsed to mellow its sharpness. The resulting salsa has a creamy texture from the avocado balanced by the citrusy lime and subtle heat from peppers. It works well as a topping or side dish alongside grilled meats or chips.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 small servings as a topping or side
Course: Side Dish, Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine: South American, Ecuadorian

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 avocado peeled, seeded and sliced or diced
  • 2-3 hot or mild peppers, seeded and deveined, finely diced – adjust to taste, can also use mini sweet peppers for a non-spicy option
  • lime juice from 2-3 limes
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tbs cilantro finely chopped
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Sprinkle the red onion slices with some salt, rub gently, and rinse well with cold water. This will help remove the bitterness from the onions.
  2. Combine the sliced or diced avocado, red onion, hot (or sweet) peppers, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and salt in a bowl and mix well. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to use.
  3. Serve the chunky avocado salsa a topping for chips/bread or as a side salad. Also goes great with grilled fish, shrimp, pork, or chicken.