Avocado Pico de Gallo Recipe (2024)

Avocado pico de gallo is a fun take on traditional pico de gallo. Use the same mixture of tomatoes, onion, lime, and cilantro but add in creamy avocado for a delightful chip dip or topping for enchiladas.

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The combination of refreshing, acidic, spicy, and creamy all-in-one bite is simply addicting. Grab a handful of tortilla chips and dive right in!

This easy recipe is super quick to put together using a few fresh ingredients. It is great for sharing with friends during the warm summer months when tomatoes are in season, but I promise you’ll want to make this dish all year round.

🧾Ingredient Notes

Roma Tomatoes- Roma tomatoes are a classic choice for pico de gallo because they typically have fewer seeds and less of the gel that surrounds them, making them easy to dice.

Romas are almost always available at your local grocery store. However, if you live in a place with local fresh tomatoes and they’re in season, any tomato can be used for pico de gallo.

Avocado- You’ll want to use a nicely ripened avocado for this. If you’re lucky to find ripe avocados at the store, try to find one that is soft to the touch but not too squishy. Otherwise, buy your fresh avocados a few days before you plan on making the dip.

Jalapenos -Jalapenos add both color and flavor to this salsa. Jalapenos are the classic choice for spicing up pico de gallo. If you want a spicier salsa, however, you can substitute Thai bird chilis, serrano peppers, or – if you’re feeling really brave – a habanero.

Limes- Fresh lime juice provides acidity to the salsa. If you’ve ever enjoyed a bowl of pico de gallo with a handful of tortilla chips, you know that the acidity is a hallmark of this dish.

Don’t leave it out! It also works to keep the avocado from oxidizing and turning brown. The lime juice gives the recipe acidity, but the zest contributes some citrusy lime flavor which works beautifully with the tomato and avocado.

Red Onion-I typically use red onion in my salsa recipes. But you can use a white onion if you prefer.

Fresh Cilantro

💭 Variations

For a spicier salsa, try using serrano pepper, thai bird chilis, or even a habanero or Scotch Bonnet pepper. I don't recommend using red pepper flakes.

For a tropical twist, try adding some diced mango or pineapple to the salsa.

For mild salsa, swap out the hot peppers for a mild red bell pepper. Use 2 tablespoons.

🍲How to Make Avocado Pico

This avocado pico de gallo combines everything I love about pico de gallo and guacamole into one bite that I can savor on a tortilla chip. Here are step-by-step instructions.

Start by coating your avocado in the lime juice.

Add your diced tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, and red onion to a large bowl and stir.

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Using a microplane grater, zest the lime. Add the finely chop cilantro.

Season the fresh salsa to taste with salt and pepper.

🥣 How to Use Avocado Pico de Gallo

• This salsa is absolutely amazing all on its own when served with tortilla chips. But I also love it with carrot chips and other fresh veggies.
• It makes a great topping for homemade tostadas shells or add to sweet potato nachos.
• It’s also perfect for grilled steaks, chicken, or fresh fish.

🌡️Storing Leftovers

If making this dish in advance, leave out the avocado for now. When you’re ready to serve the salsa, simply dice up the avocado and stir it in. That way, it doesn’t turn brown while it sits.

This salsa can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. The avocado may turn brown, but this does not impact the flavor or the quality of the dish.

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