Chunky Avocado Citrus Salsa Recipe (A Summer Favorite!)

This chunky avocado salsa recipe is one of my favorite recipes ever. It’s been a staple in my family for years, and almost guaranteed at a family get-together this salsa will be there. It’s fresh, has a delightful citrus flavor paired with just the right amount of spice, a definite crowd pleaser. It makes a delicious dip, or add it to tacos or burritos for amazing flavor. 

This easy salsa recipe is the perfect combo of chunky guacamole and pico de gallo, with a citrus twist. It truly makes the perfect summer appetizer, I promise you will get so many recipe requests when you bring this to your next party or get-together. 

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Ingredients for Chunky Avocado Salsa

What makes this salsa so delicious is it’s fresh flavor and simple ingredients. The fresh lime juice and orange juice really take it to the next level. Trust me a bowl of this salsa will not last long!

Roma Tomatoes

6 fresh tomatoes. You can use regular tomatoes if that’s what you have, but romas work the best because they are a firmer tomato and don’t fall apart when you dice them. As an alternative, cherry tomatoes would also work! You will just need a lot more of them. 

Avocados

You will need 3 ripe avocados. Avoid over ripe avocados so that they won’t mush when you cut them into pieces. I love salsas with an avocado base, the healthy fat is so good for you and is more filling than traditional salsas. 

Sweet Onion

1/4 – 1/2 of a sweet onion, depending how sweet or hot it is. You can always add more onion at the end if it doesn’t have enough. 

Jalapeños

You can’t make salsa without jalapeños! You will need 2 medium jalapeños, although if your jalapeños are really hot you could start with one. Depends on how spicy you like it! 

1/8 cup Olive Oil

Orange

Fresh squeezed orange juice (from 1 orange) is the way to go for the freshest tasting salsa. 

Lime juice from 4-5 limes

Fresh cilantro

1 large handful, diced into small pieces

2 Tb Honey

My favorite honey is always raw honey, but use whatever you like!

Fresh garlic

4 cloves minced

Spices: Cumin, paprika, onion powder, tumeric, salt & pepper

Other Things You Might Need

• Veggie chopper (optional, but amazing)
• Medium bowl
• Food processor or blender
• Hand juicer (optional)
• Knife & cutting board

Chunky Avocado Salsa Recipe

This chunky salsa recipe comes together really easily. 

1. Dice the tomatoes and the avocado into small chunks, and place in a glass mixing bowl. 

2. Remove the stems and seeds from the jalapeños and place in the food processor with the onion. Pulse until the vegetables are almost smooth. Add the mixture to the tomato and avocado chunks. 

3. Juice the orange and limes, and add the juice and pulp into the salsa. 

4. Finely chop the cilantro and add it to the bowl. 

5. Mince the garlic and add it to the mix. 

6. Add the cumin, paprika, onion powder, and turmeric

7. Add the olive oil and honey.

8. Mix everything together, and add salt and pepper to taste. 

9. If needed, add an additional lime, jalapeño or onion. 

10. Serve with a bag of chips, or as a topping on your favorite tacos or burritos. 

Tips for Success

If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender or just chop the jalapeño and onion as finely as you can. 

Look for the perfectly ripe avocado. If they are underripe avocados they won’t be soft enough, and if they are overripe they will mash and the texture just won’t be the same. Finding the perfect avocado can really be an art form!

The great thing about this salsa recipe is that you can adjust the seasonings based on what you like. You can experiment with more citrus, more spice, and more or less seasonings. It’s pretty hard to mess it up! 

How To Eat Chunky Avocado Salsa

This fresh salsa is so good on anything and everything. The classic is tortilla chips, which is amazing or course. Some of our other favorite ways to eat it are on tacos, burritos, and on scrambled eggs. I’d love to hear what you try this salsa on! 

Flavor Variations

There are lots of ways to change up this salsa depending on what you’re feeling. If you like spicy salsa, add an additional jalapeño or try a spicier pepper like a habanero. You could also swap the tomatoes for mangos and make a delicious mango salsa. Swap the sweet onion for a red onion for a slightly different flavor.

Storing Leftover Avocado Salsa

I almost didn’t add this section, because leftovers? What are those? We never have any leftover salsa, but if you do, store it in a glass airtight container in the fridge. Its best if you use it within a few days, it tends to get really mushy after that. 

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