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south of the border salsa

South of the Border Salsa

Kitchen Ready Betty
With fresh ingredients, this salsa is easy to make and is so much better for you! The only preservatives used are salt and lime juice, giving it a pure, natural taste.
The avocado and fresh garlic add a hearty creaminess to what was already a flavorful, robust base. Enjoy this as a dip with chips, or on top of your favorite Mexican dish!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizers, Snacks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 16
Calories 24 kcal

Equipment

  • vegetable chopper, food processor, or chef’s knife
  • cutting board
  • medium mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • garlic mincer
  • avocado kitchen tool  (optional)
  • citrus juicer  (optional)

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 & ½ cups chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, minced
  • ½ cup chopped, red onion
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice used as a preservative
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • dash of salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Dice the tomatoes, avocado, pepper and onion using a chopper, processor or chef's knife. Add these ingredients to your mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  • Next, add the chopped cilantro and minced garlic; stir.
  • Drizzle on the lime juice, add a dash of salt and stir.
  • South of the Border Salsa tastes best when it sits in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. This gives a chance for the flavors to blend together!
  • Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Enjoy within 3 days.

Notes

This recipe makes about 5 cups.
I always use vine ripe (Roma or Campari) tomatoes for this recipe. Avoid using overly ripe tomatoes--they'll be too watery and more acidic.
When picking out an avocado, choose one that's slightly soft. If it's too squishy, that means it's too ripe and will not hold up well in this recipe.
Please use freshly squeezed lime juice for this. It tastes so much better!

Nutrition

Calories: 24kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword appetizer, avocados, dip, entertaining, fresh salsa, fresh tomatoes, garlic, Mexican, salsa
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