Game Day Guacamole Salsa (Printer-friendly)
Zesty avocado dip paired with fresh tomato salsa for a flavorful, easy-to-make snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Guacamole
01 - 3 ripe avocados
02 - 1 lime, juiced
03 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ For the Salsa
08 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
09 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
10 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ For Serving
15 - Tortilla chips
# How To Make It:
01 - Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
02 - Add lime juice, garlic, red onion, cilantro, salt, and black pepper to the avocados. Mash gently with a fork until creamy with a bit of texture.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients.
04 - Spread the guacamole in a serving bowl. Spoon the salsa evenly over the top.
05 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The two layer approach keeps the guacamole vibrant and green while adding that fresh salsa crunch everyone fights over
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks like something from a proper restaurant
- You can adjust the heat level by how you handle that jalapeño, making it work for everyone from spice wimps to heat seekers
02 -
- Work quickly once those avocados are cut, exposure to air is what turns them brown and nothing kills a party vibe faster than sad looking dip
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface if you need to make this ahead, it creates an airtight seal that keeps the color bright for hours
- The salsa layer on top actually helps protect the guacamole underneath from browning, so dont mix them together until you serve
03 -
- Always taste your guacamole before serving, adjusting the lime and salt until it makes your mouth happy
- Save one avocado pit and tuck it into the finished guacamole, an old restaurant trick that actually seems to help with browning