Simple ways to enjoy avocado salsa and guacamole with salad, sourdough toast, tortilla chips, and homemade Greek yogurt
I always wish avocados would ripen perfectly, but they don’t always cooperate. Sometimes they soften all at once, and sometimes they stay a little firmer than expected.
When I have a perfectly ripe, soft avocado, guacamole is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But when the avocado is still a little firm, I like to make avocado salsa instead
I love the buttery texture of a ripe avocado, but I actually enjoy a slightly firmer one too. It reminds me of how I sometimes prefer a banana just before it becomes fully ripe. A firmer avocado holds its shape beautifully in salsa and gives it a fresher, cleaner bite.
My little secret ingredient in both avocado salsa and guacamole is apple. I cut it into small pieces and mix it in with the avocado. The apple adds a crisp texture, a little sweetness, and a fresh flavor that works surprisingly well with avocado.
I usually use fresh lemon juice for avocado salsa, but I don’t always have fresh lemons at home. On those days, I use bottled lemon juice instead. It’s an easy substitute and adds the little bit of acidity the salsa needs. I like keeping things simple and using what I already have in the kitchen.
Once I make a batch, there are plenty of simple ways to use it.
This time, I served the avocado salsa and guacamole with tortilla chips, and used homemade Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. I also added them to a simple bowl for an easy meal.
I also like adding avocado salsa to a simple salad bowl.
I usually don’t need any extra dressing, but when I want a little more acidity, I add a splash of white balsamic vinegar.
For another plate, I buttered a slice of sourdough and toasted it until lightly crisp, then topped it with avocado salsa and sliced boiled egg. The warm, buttery sourdough with the cool, fresh salsa made a simple open sandwich that I would happily make again.
Nothing complicated, just a few easy ways to enjoy avocados at home, whether they happen to be perfectly ripe or not.
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