Holy Guacamole, It’s Not Guac!

A chunky avocado and red onion salsa fresca with lime, jalapeño, and cilantro

15 minutes

Serves 4

SideMexicanGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-freeShellfish-freeSoy-freeLow SodiumLow Carb

Herb's take

This isn’t your abuela’s guacamole, it’s a salsa fresca where avocado and red onion get equal billing. You’ll learn the fine art of balancing acid, heat, and creamy avocado, with zero mushy bits allowed.

Ingredients

Yield

2 large avocado, ripe but firm, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 medium jalapeño, seeded and minced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp lime, juiced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

01
In a medium mixing bowl, add the chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, and lime juice. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes to mellow the onion and infuse the acid.
Herb says
Lime juice acts as a flavor double agent here, taming the bite of raw onion and brightening the whole salsa.
02
Add the diced avocado and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
03
Sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.
04
Gently fold the mixture with a spatula just until combined, keeping the avocado pieces intact.
Herb says
Overmixing makes guacamole, not salsa. You want chunky, not mushy.
05
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately in a shallow bowl.
Herb says
The clock is ticking, avocado's nemesis is oxygen, so salsa fresca is best enjoyed pronto.

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Holy Guacamole, It’s Not Guac!

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