Description

Discover a zesty Avocado Fennel Salsa packed with fresh flavors to brighten your meals and elevate every bite with a crisp twist. This vibrant salsa combines creamy avocado and crunchy fennel for a refreshing blend perfect as a topping, dip, or side that adds natural color, texture, and healthy nutrients to any dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

2 ripe avocados, diced into bite-sized cubes
1 fresh fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Fennel: Trim and thinly slice the fennel bulb to retain its crunchy texture and distinctive flavor. The thin slices help blend the crunch seamlessly into the salsa.
Dice the Avocado: Carefully cut ripe avocados into bite-sized cubes, ensuring they stay chunky for the perfect creamy contrast with fennel.
Chop Tomatoes and Onion: Halve cherry tomatoes for a sweet pop and finely dice red onion for sharpness without overpowering the dish.
Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine fennel, avocado, tomatoes, and onion. Gently toss them together to avoid mashing the avocado while distributing flavors evenly.
Add Fresh Herbs and Lime: Stir in chopped cilantro and freshly squeezed lime juice to add herbal brightness and vibrant acidity that lifts the whole salsa.
Season to Taste: Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then give a final gentle toss. Adjust seasoning as needed to enhance all the fresh flavors.

Notes

Choose ripe avocados that are slightly soft to ensure smooth and creamy texture without mushiness.
Slice fennel thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife for uniform thin slices that mix well in the salsa.
Add lime juice just before serving to keep the salsa bright and prevent avocado browning.
Mix ingredients gently to maintain the avocado’s chunky texture.
Chill the salsa for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
Store leftovers in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed on the surface to minimize air exposure and prevent browning.
Freezing is not recommended as the avocado and fennel textures will change and become mushy upon thawing.
Reheating is unnecessary and not advised to maintain texture and freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 1/2 cup)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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