Avocado Salsa

Avocado Salsa

15 min
4 c.

Step aside, guacamole: Ripe avocados tossed with diced tomato, fresh corn, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro makes for the best summer side.

Ingredients

  • 2 roma tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped
  • 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • 2 avocados, pitted, finely chopped
  • 1 ear corn, shucked, kernels removed (about 2/3 c.)
  • 1 jalapeño, stemmed, finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium red onion, chopped (about 1/2 c.)
  • 1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 c. fresh lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin

Directions

  1. 1

    Place tomatoes in a strainer or colander set over a large bowl. Toss with 1 teaspoon salt and let sit 5 minutes. 

  2. 2

    Transfer tomatoes to a large bowl. Add avocados, corn, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and cumin; season with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and toss to combine.

  3. 3

    Make Ahead: Salsa can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate.