Avocado Salsa

Years ago, I started dating a drummer when I was in college at University of Alabama. He was another student, of course, but was much more serious about music.. I’m still not sure what he thought he’d do at college, but nonetheless. Said musician then joined a band which got a record deal with a major label and moved out to LA. Let’s jump into a long-distance relationship, shall we? Shall we!

When I visited, we’d always, always, always treat our whiskey-soaked hangovers to authentic burritos and a plate of salsas at a little taqueria-in-the-wall off Santa Monica and La Brea called Las Ranas. I dream of this place, you guys, and it’s a for-sure when we visit LA again. The salsa that used to haunt me, however, was a smooth avocado salsa–not too spicy but with a little kick. Not too much cilantro; not too bland; not too creamy.. just perfect. It was years before I found a recipe that did this salsa justice, and I have my incessant Googling to thank! 

This smooth avocado salsa is just perfect. So simple but full of flavor, so easy and perfect to go with almost anything Latin-inspired. 5 ingredients, a couple minutes, and a blender, you guys. The white vinegar is a surprising ingredient but don’t skip it! It really adds a very, very subtle but rounding bit of acidity and keeps the salsa green in the frigo. And as the warmer weather creeps in, you need a batch of this in the fridge at all times.

Oh… and it goes perfectly with taquitos.. JUST SAYING..  ?

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Avocado Salsa

This avocado salsa is perfect - smooth, flavorful, and so quick and easy. Perfect with any and all Mexican food, like chips, tacos, taquitos, burritos, nachos. Naturally Whole30, paleo, and vegan.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword avocado salsa, avocado sauce, guacamole salsa

Prep Time 2 minutes

Total Time 2 minutes

Servings 16 servings

Calories 21 kcal

Author Cheryl Malik

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado halved, pitted, and flesh scooped out
• 1 fresh jalapeno stemmed and cut into quarters
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro , minced
• 2 tablespoons onions , diced

Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients on high speed until very smooth. Add salt to taste, if desired. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge, at least a week.

Recipe Notes

Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for about two weeks.

You can replace the white vinegar with lime juice, but the white vinegar is better for preventing browning. I prefer the brightness it provides to lime juice, too.

Nutrition Facts

Avocado Salsa

Amount Per Serving

Calories 21 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g 2%

Sodium 110mg 5%

Potassium 60mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%

Vitamin A 0.6%

Vitamin C 2.9%

Calcium 0.2%

Iron 0.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.