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    Salsa de Aguacate (Avocado Sauce for Tacos and Dipping)

    5 from 2 votes
    By Luay Ghafari | Updated: Jun 30, 2024 | May contain affiliate links.

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    This salsa de aguacate (avocado salsa) recipe is not only incredibly easy to make it is delicious, versatile and adaptable to all tastes! Best of all, this salsa comes together in under 10 minutes! I use this on tacos, in burritos, on top of eggs or as a dip for my tortilla chips.

    Dipping a nacho chip into the avocado salsa.
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    • Other Mexican-inspired Salsas
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    A sauce with many names, you’ll often see it referred to as salsa de aguacate (avocado salsa in Spanish) or salsa verde con aguacate (green salsa with avocados in Spanish). Some will even refer to it as a guacamole, though for me, a guacamole is not prepared in a food processor and has other ingredients.

    Make sure to also try some of my other amazing Mexican and Mexican-inspired salsas: Cherry Tomato Salsa, Salsa Roja (Red Table Salsa), Salsa Macha (Mexican Chili Crisp), Salsa Verde (Tomatillo Salsa), Peach Tomatillo Salsa, Passion Fruit Habanero Hot Sauce, and Mango Habanero Hot Sauce.

    This salsa recipe can be served along with other Mexican-inspired condiments and sauces like my Escabeche (Mexican pickled vegetables), Mexican pickled onions, and pickled jalapenos (or fermented jalapenos).

    Ingredients

    This is an incredibly easy recipe to prepare with standard pantry and fridge ingredients. I make it all summer long when my pepper plants are producing. It’s adaptable and delicious!

    salsa de aguacate recipe ingredients with individual labels on a board.
    • Avocados: For this recipe, you need 2 ripe avocados. It’s an avocado salsa after all!
    • Peppers: Use a jalapeno pepper or serrano pepper for that authentic Mexican flavor. But truly, you can use any hot pepper here. Use a green hot pepper. If you use a red one, it will muddy the color of the sauce. If you have an abundance of jalapenos, make some of my fermented hot sauce, jalapeno pineapple hot sauce or my jalapeno cheddar focaccia!
    • Acid: I’m using the juice of lime in this recipe. Lime is preferred, but if you don’t have limes, you can substitute with lemon juice or even some vinegar.
    • Fresh herb: Cilantro! Another classic Mexican flavor profile. If you don’t like the flavor of cilantro too much, you can use less in this recipe it leave it out. I don’t recommend using another herb in this recipe.
    • Spice: A little ground cumin adds an earthy, rich flavor. You can use less, more or none at all. It’s your choice!

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    How to Make this Salsa de Aguacate Recipe

    A 2-step recipe? Who doesn’t love that?

    Salsa de aguacate recipe step showing the food processor with all the ingredients.

    Step 1. Prepare. To a food processor, add the avocado, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper. Add about ¼ cup of water.

    Salsa de aguacate recipe step showing the processed sauce in the food processor.

    Step 2. Puree. Process the sauce into a smooth consistency. At this point, you can adjust the consistency by adding more water if you like. Make sure to taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your liking!

    Expert Tips

    • A tip for ripening underripe avocados: wrap them up in newspaper and place them in a cupboard. Check on them after a day or two. The newspaper helps them ripen quicker! Once they are ripe, use them right away or refrigerate.
    • Remove the pepper seeds! Most of the heat is in the seeds and ribs of the pepper. You can remove the seeds by using a paring knife and cutting out the guts of the pepper before adding it to the processor.
    • Grow your own peppers and cilantro! Ok, you know I am a big proponent of growing your food, and growing peppers is actually quite easy. Check out my post on the best peppers to grow in your garden. Also, check out my Cilantro Grow Guide if you want to grow your own!
    Avocado salsa in a bowl with a spoon and nacho chips on the side.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I make salsa de aguacate in advance?

    I don’t recommend making this salsa in advance, as the avocado in the sauce may brown and the sauce won’t be vibrant. Making it 1-2 hours before serving is an option, just make sure to cover the surface of the sauce with plastic wrap. This should help slow down the browning process.

    What is the best way to store leftover salsa de aguacate?

    I recommend you only make as much as you need, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Cover the surface of the sauce with plastic wrap. This should help slow down the browning process.

    Other Mexican-inspired Salsas

    • Salsa roja in a terracotta bowl with a spoon on a plate with some tortilla chips.
      Mexican Salsa Roja Recipe (For Tacos, Chilaquiles and More)
    • Salsa macha in a terracotta bowl with a spoon on a wooden board.
      Salsa Macha Recipe (Mexican Chili Crisp)
    • tomatillo salsa
      Delicious and Easy Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
    • A jar of pineapple jalapeno hot sauce on a wooden board.
      Fermented Pineapple Jalapeno Hot Sauce

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    Dipping a nacho chip into the avocado salsa.

    Salsa de Aguacate (Avocado Sauce for Tacos and Dipping)

    Luay Ghafari
    This salsa de aguacate recipe is not only incredibly easy to make, it is delicious, versatile and adaptable all tastes! Best of all, this salsa comes together in under 10 minutes! I use this on tacos, in burritos, on top of eggs or as a dip for my tortilla chips.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, condiment, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 170 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Ripe avocados - Peel and pit discarded
    • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro
    • 1 Jalapeno pepper - Roughly chopped, seeds removed (optional)
    • 2 Garlic cloves
    • 1 Lime - Jucied, about 2 tbsp
    • ½ teaspoon Ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
    • ¼-½ cup Water

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare. To a food processor, add the avocado flesh, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper. Add about ¼ cup of water (you may need more).
    • Puree. Process the sauce into a smooth consistency. At this point, you can adjust the consistency by adding more water if you like. Make sure to taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your liking!

    Notes

    Refer to the post above for step-by-step recipe photos. 
    Ingredient Notes:
    • Avocados: For this recipe, you need 2 ripe avocados. 
    • Peppers: Use a jalapeno pepper or serrano pepper for that authentic Mexican flavor. But truly, you can use any hot pepper here. Use a green hot pepper. If you use a red one, it will muddy the color of the sauce. 
    • Acid: I’m using the juice of lime in this recipe. Lime is preferred, but if you don’t have limes, you can substitute with lemon juice or even some vinegar.
    • Fresh herb: Cilantro! Another classic Mexican flavor profile. If you don’t like the flavor of cilantro too much, you can use less in this recipe it leave it out. I don’t recommend using another herb in this recipe.
    • Spice: A little ground cumin adds an earthy, rich flavor. You can use less, more or none at all. It’s your choice!
     
    See the FAQ above for storage information. 
    Make sure to also try some of my other amazing Mexican and Mexican-inspired salsas: Salsa Roja (Red Table Salsa), Salsa Macha (Mexican Chili Crisp), and Salsa Verde (Tomatillo Salsa).
    Save this recipe by emailing it to yourself!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 445mgPotassium: 529mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 264IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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