Description
Avocado Fennel Salsa is a fresh, zesty, and healthy salsa that combines creamy ripe avocado with crisp fennel, cherry tomatoes, and vibrant ingredients for a burst of flavor. Perfect as a dip, topping, or side, it enhances dishes like tacos, grilled fish, and salads, while being easy to prepare and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce
- 2 ripe avocados, diced into bite-sized chunks
- 1 fresh fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, washed and halved
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Dressing & Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Fresh Ingredients: Start by dicing the ripe avocados into bite-sized chunks and trimming the fennel bulb, cutting it thin to preserve its natural crunch and aroma. Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro, ensuring everything is ready to mix.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, gently toss together the avocado, fennel, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Take care to avoid mashing the avocado to keep a chunky texture.
- Add the Dressing: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Toss lightly to coat evenly and let the flavors marry for a few minutes before serving.
- Final Taste and Adjust: Taste your avocado fennel salsa and adjust any seasoning as needed. You can add more lime juice for acidity or a pinch more salt to enhance the flavors. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados that are soft but not mushy for the best creaminess.
- Slice the fennel bulb paper-thin to balance the salsa’s textures.
- Lime juice prevents the avocado from browning quickly.
- Serve the salsa fresh for optimal flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño to suit your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Avocado salsa, fennel salsa, fresh salsa, healthy dip, avocado recipe, gluten free, vegan salsa, appetizer, topping