California Avocado Salsa Recipes

Steps:

• Halve, pit, and peel avocados.
• Chop avocados fine and in a bowl stir together with remaining ingredients.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Best served at room temperature.
• May be made up to 4 hours early, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated.

Steps:

• Place the ginger, jalapeno and garlic on a cutting board. Using a large knife, chop the ingredients together until they are minced and well combined. Sprinkle the mixture with 1/4 teaspoon salt and use the side of the knife to work the mixture into a coarse paste. Transfer the paste to a medium bowl and add the pineapple, chopped cilantro, onions, tomatoes and avocados. Toss gently to combine. Add the lime juice and 3/4 teaspoon salt and toss again. Taste and add additional salt if desired. Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and garnish with a few pieces of diced pineapple and cilantro sprigs. Serve with the chips. Cook's Note: If you're making this salsa ahead of time, you can refrigerate it, covered, for up to 4 hours. When ready to serve, stir well, transfer to a serving bowl and garnish.
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Steps:

• Cut lengthwise around the middle of the avocados, then twist to separate the halves. Remove the pits by striking them with a knife blade, then scoop out the flesh with a spoon and dice.
• Combine the avocados, tomatillos, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl and gently mix.

Steps:

• Combine the tomatoes, pineapple, avocados, onion, cilantro, lime juice, red pepper flakes and garlic salt in a medium bowl. Add pepper to taste. Serve with lime tortilla chips.

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Serve immediately with chips.

Steps:

• Combine the onion, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Set aside. Peel and pit the avocados and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Gently stir the avocado and oil into the bowl until the avocado is dressed.

Steps:

• Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and then, using the tip of a sharp knife, cut lines down the flesh of each half, about a 1/4-inch apart and then the same across. Turn the avocado halves inside out, or otherwise release the pale green cubes into a bowl, then tumble in the scallion, chopped jalepenos, salt to taste, lime juice and most of the cilantro and toss gently to mix. Taste to see if any more salt is needed before scattering with the remaining cilantro and taking to the table.

Steps:

• Scoop avocado out of skin and dice into 1/4 inch chunks.
• Dice a ripe Roma tomato into 1/4 inch chunks and place into bowl with avocado.
• Blend remaining ingredients into avocado-tomato mixture.
• Serve with chips or use as a garnish on anything from grilled fish to chicken breasts to omelets.
• NOTE: In a pinch I have used 2 tablespoons of my favorite salsa in the place of the tomato when I could not find any truly ripe tomatoes at the store.
• Avocado Trick: If your avocados are not ripe enough, place them in a paper bag to accelerate the ripening process. Trick also works for bananas.

Steps:

• Combine the tomatillos, onion, epazote, chiles, lime juice and salt in a food processor or mortar. Process or pound until very smooth. Add the avocado and pulse or pound until smooth. Taste, and add more lime juice and salt, if desired.
• Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed against its surface for up to 3 days. Use as a dip for chips, or drizzle over scrambled eggs, tacos, burritos or tortas. Spoon over grilled seafood, steak, chicken, pork or vegetables.

Steps:

• Arrange oranges and avocados on a platter; sprinkle with pine nuts and rosemary. Drizzle dressing over salad. Serve immediately.

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• In a small mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and lime juice. Add jalapenos 2 teaspoons at a time, tasting after each addition to see how hot the salsa has become. Jalapeno peppers vary in heat, so it is important to taste the salsa to ensure you do not make it too hot to handle. Salt to taste. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Gently mix avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice and chillies in medium bowl.
• Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper.
• (Salsa can be prepared 2 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate.).

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the corn (or cucumber), olives, red pepper, and onion.
• In a small bowl, combine garlic, oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper; mix well.
• Pour over corn (or cucumber) mixture; toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Just before serving, chop avocados and stir into salsa.
• Serve with tortilla chips. Note: make sure that you get good, ripe avocados! Also, you can add some minced jalapeno if you'd like a bit of spiciness.

Steps:

• Purée chiles, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in remaining ingredients.
• Chill until ready to use.

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Add avocado to salsa just before serving.