Chunky avocado salsa or side salad

This chunky avocado salsa recipe is one of my favorite toppings; it can be served with regular corn chips or with patacones/tostones (green plantain chips). I also love it as a bruschetta topping for grilled garlic bread or garlic toast. It can also be served as a basic avocado side salad for a variety of main dishes, from grilled fish to grilled shrimp or grilled chicken.

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I recommend washing the sliced red onions with some salt and water, we do this frequently in Ecuador to help remove the bitterness/strong flavor from the onions. Of course, if you are using onions that are very mild and on the sweeter side, then it is less necessary. I like to add spicy hot peppers to mine, but for a non-spicy variation of this avocado topping you can use mini sweet peppers, they will still add some nice crunch, sweetness, and a touch of color. This chunky avocado salsa is very easy to make and can be prepared in advance.

Chunky avocado salsa or side salad

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

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Course: Appetizer, Salsa, Side Dish

Cuisine: Ecuadorian inspired, Latin

Keyword: Avocado chunky salsa, Avocado salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 small servings as a topping or side

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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