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    Avocado and Tomato Salsa

    February 15, 2022 by Sara Tercero 2 Comments

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    Avocado and Tomato Salsa

    The Best Salsa Recipe

    This avocado and tomato salsa recipe aka "pico de guaco" is delicious. It's a cross between pico de gallo and guacamole. It is easy and quick to make, has very few ingredients and is full of flavor. I love making this one to eat with tacos or to put on nachos because it is the best of both worlds. If you are looking for some fresh and authentic flavors for Cinco de Mayo or any Mexican dinner, this salsa recipe is for you.

    What is pico de Gallo?

    Pico de Gallo which translates as "Rooster's beak" is a fresh chopped salsa from Mexico. Some call pico de gallo salsa fresca which translates to "fresh salsa". This fresh salsa is made with chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeños and cilantro. Then it's simply dressed with salt and lime juice. Pico de Gallo is a tasty salsa for tortilla chips or tacos. That is why it's the base for my avocado and tomato salsa recipe.

    What is Guacamole?

    Guacamole is a dip originating from Mexico made with mashed ripe avocados and mixed with lime juice and other fresh ingredients. Different regions and households, add other ingredients like jalapeños, cilantro and tomatoes. American restaurants add garlic, cumin and even nuts or fruit to their guacamole. This is not traditional. Most Mexican guacamole has just mashed ripe avocado, lime and salt. In my tomato and avocado recipe, I choose to dice my avocados rather than mash them like in guacamole.

    Why do I call this salsa "Pico de Guaco"

    I affectionately call this avocado and tomato salsa "pico de guaco". That is because this salsa is the marriage of my two favorites, pico de Gallo and guacamole. This salsa recipe is the best of both worlds. It has all the fresh flavors and texture of pico de gallo with the addition of chopped buttery avocados.

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    Avocado and Tomato Salsa aka "Pico de Guaco"

    Ingredients for Avocado and Tomato Salsa

    The ingredient list for this salsa recipe is very small. This makes it a quick and easy cook. Since no heat is involved, this is more of a "chop" than a "cook".

    • Avocados: the avocados for this salsa must be ripe but not squishy. They need to retain some firmness in order to chop them.
    • Cherry tomatoes: You can substitute Roma or compari tomatoes if you prefer. I chose cherry tomatoes because they are generally the most flavorful year round.
    • yellow onion: you can use white or red if you choose.
    • cilantro
    • jalapeños: for a less spicy salsa, use bell pepper instead.
    • limes
    • salt

    How to make Avocado and Tomato Salsa

    This salsa recipe is extremely easy and quick to make. The only things you need are a sharp knife, a teaspoon for seeding the jalapeños, a good cutting board and a large sized mixing bowl.

    • First, peel, seed and chop the avocados and put them in a large mixing bowl. We preserve the green color by squeezing one lime directly over them.
    • Then cut the cherry tomatoes in quarters and add to the bowl.
    • Next remove the seeds from the jalapeños by cutting them in half and then scraping them out with a teaspoon. Be careful with the seeds as they have oils which can burn your skin or eyes. Chop the jalapeños and add them to the bowl. Cut them in large pieces so they are seen easily for removal by people with a milder palette. To make the salsa spicier, add more jalapeños.
    • Wash and chop the cilantro and add to the bowl. It is very important to wash it well because cilantro is notoriously sandy. When chopping the cilantro, include the stems. Picking the individual leaves from the stem is not necessary.
    • Peel and chop the onion and add.
    • Squeeze the remaining lime then add salt. Mix well.
    • The avocado and tomato salsa will last up to 3 days when covered tightly and stored in the refrigerator. But I am betting it only lasts a day because you will eat it all in one sitting since it's delicious!
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    Avocado and Tomato Salsa

    This fresh take on salsa is the best! The combination of pico de Gallo and chopped avocado makes a tasty salsa that I call "pico de guaco". Put it on nachos, tacos or anywhere else you like salsa.
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    Servings 4
    Calories 361 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 avocados peeled and chopped
    • 1 pound cherry tomatoes quartered
    • ½ onion diced
    • ½ bunch cilantro washed and chopped
    • 2 jalapeños seeded and chopped
    • 2 limes squeezed
    • ½ tsp salt

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl add add avocado and squeeze 1 lime directly on top.
    • Then add tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro and onion and squeeze the remaining lime.
    • Add salt, them mix thoroughly.
    • Taste for salt and adjust if needed to your preference.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 320mgPotassium: 1304mgFiber: 16gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 999IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Lee

      May 12, 2022 at 5:41 am

      5 stars
      I am SOOOOOO into this idea. I make tomato salsa… I make guac… but somehow I never use them together??? So perfect for a summer weekend evening on the deck.

    2. Sara Tercero

      May 12, 2022 at 8:23 pm

      You must! The combo is unbeatable!

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