Avocado Cucumber Salsa

A creamy Avocado Cucumber Salsa made with a variety of green vegetables, making it delicious and perfect as a side with lots of dishes.

Instead of your regular salsa that is based only on tomatoes and some spices, this Avocado Cucumber Salsa is made with ripe avocados, crunchy cucumber, juicy tomato, zesty red onion, spicy jalapeño, and fragrant cilantro. These ingredients are mixed together with some other ingredients to make it juicy with chunks of different textures.

Also, if you want to make this salsa more special, as I sometimes do, I blend these ingredients using my blender to create a smooth and creamy texture. After blending for a smooth and creamy texture, I mix it with the chunks of the ingredients used. It turns out delicious, you can enjoy it on its own as a spread or incorporate it in various dishes.

What is Avocado Cucumber Salsa?

Avocado Cucumber Salsa is a different version of the regular salsa, Made with Avocado and cucumber as the base ingredient and some others like juicy tomatoes, zesty red onions, spicy jalapeños, and fragrant cilantro. Unlike classic tomato-based salsas, the use of avocado adds a buttery taste and a smooth texture that makes a good combination with the crispness of cucumber and jalapeños. This salsa can be enjoyed as a dip, or as a topping, or even as a flavorful side dish.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados, diced
• 1 cucumber, seeded and diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper

How to Make Avocado Cucumber Salsa?

Step 1:

Put all the chopped avocados, cucumber, tomato, onion, spicy jalapeño, and green cilantro in a big bowl.

Step 2:

Now, Squeeze the juice from a lime onto everything in the bowl. Then mix it all together gently. Sometimes, I transfer half of the mixture to my blender. Pulse it until smooth, then combine with the remaining chunky salsa in the bowl. Also, you can add some corn, and cheese chunks which I did for this recipe with some lettuce as well.

Step 3:

Now, Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top, just enough to make it taste good.

Step 4:

You can eat it right away But I prefer to put it in the fridge for 30 minutes to make it even tastier before eating. Enjoy.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Mixing bowls
• Citrus juicer
• Spoon for mixing

Helpful Tips:

• Remove the seeds from the jalapeño for a milder salsa.
• Try to Let the salsa sit in the fridge for a while before serving to let the flavors mix more.
• Taste the salsa after adding salt and pepper, then decide which spices you need to add.
• If you’re not a fan of cilantro, you can use fresh parsley instead.

What to Serve with Avocado Cucumber Salsa?

This Avocado Cucumber Salsa has a delicious creamy texture that pairs so well with many dishes. I’ve enjoyed it alongside Lobster Nachos, the taste was amazing, and it was a great surprise compared to my regular salsa. Also For a crunchy side, try pairing it with carrot fries or potato fries, Additionally, this salsa is fantastic as a topping for chicken dishes or meat as well, like grilled steaks, and if you want a classic meal, crispy tortilla chips can be an enjoyable snack with it. Lastly, consider using it as a spread for sandwiches or wraps as I did sometimes.

FAQ

Can I add more vegetables to this salsa?

Yes, you can such as bell peppers or tomatoes and more.

Is this salsa spicy?

No, The salsa has a mild spiciness level which makes it perfect.

Can I use lemon instead of lime juice?

Lemon juice can be substituted if you prefer its flavor, but lime juice complements the ingredients best.

What should I do if I don’t like cilantro?

You can omit cilantro if you want.

How can I make this salsa chunkier?

Dice the ingredients into larger pieces and mix to maintain a chunky texture.

Can I freeze this salsa?

No, So You need to eat it fresh.

Conclusion

Avocado Cucumber Salsa is a simple green salsa made with different vegetables. its combination of creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and lime makes it a good salsa for lots of meals. Try it at home and Don’t forget to subscribe to my blog for more tasty recipes.