Avocado Salsa
A refreshing salsa recipe that uses expired avocados and reduces food waste.
15
Prep Time (min)
0
Cook Time (min)
15
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, past their expiration date but still safe to consume (7 days after expiry)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop out the flesh into a medium-sized bowl.
2
Mash the avocado flesh with a fork until desired consistency is reached.
3
Add the chopped onion, jalapeno pepper, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
4
Gently mix all the ingredients until well combined.
5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the surface of the salsa to prevent browning.
6
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7
Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads.