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Chunky avocado salsa or side salad

Recipe for chunky avocado salsa made with ripe avocados, onions, hot peppers, lime, olive oil, and cilantro.

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 avocados 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
  • Juice from 2-3 limes
  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 tbs finely chopped cilantro
  • 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.