This is a delicious, incredibly simple Pico de Gallo with Avocado recipe to spice up your salad, tacos, chicken or toast! With just 4-5 ingredients and a few tips and tricks on avocados, this pico de gallo recipe with avocado can pair with just about anything.
Serve it at your next party or fiesta for a healthy pop of vibrant green color, or serve it for any taco Tuesday dinner. Your family will celebrate!
I’ve received a lot of questions on my Cilantro Lime Chicken (which is a must-try recipe, especially if you’re counting calories). Mostly, folks are wondering about the pretty pico de gallo with avocado that I used as a topping.
It’s such a simple recipe that I never thought about sharing it, but after several requests, I’m happy to oblige!
The beauty of this pico de gallo with avocado is the simplicity behind it. And just look at all those beautiful colors! It adds such a healthy dose of flavor to just about any dish.
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Pico de Gallo with Avocado
Even though it just so happens to be keto friendly, I like to add it to an array of dishes to really highlight the flavor. Since it’s only 4-5 ingredients, it’s so easy to mix together for a weeknight dinner or for parties.
Why You’ll Love It
This pico de gallo with avocado is a bit different than guacamole, although the ingredients are similar. I’ve also got an incredible salsa guacamole if you want a creamy, textural blend between a traditional salsa and guac.
Ingredients and Substitutions
See printable recipe card for complete ingredients and instructions.
- Avocado – Perfectly ripe avocadoes are best for this recipe.
- Red Onion – Red onions are a bit sweeter than white onions, which make them better for this simple avocado recipe since the onions are raw.
- Jalapeño – If you want a spicier pico, leave in the seeds and ribs of the jalapeño. If you want to tone down the spice, simply remove them.
- Lime Juice – Fresh lime juice is far superior than the pre-bottled variety. It also adds that fresh burst of acidity. And keeps those avocadoes perfectly green!
- Cilantro – This is optional, but delicious if you have it on hand (and if you’re a cilantro fan, which of course some people are not.)
How to Make
- Chop ingredients as directed.
- Gently combine the avocado, red onion, jalapeño and lime juice in a small bowl. Add as a topping to your dish or enjoy with chips as a dip!
How to Cut an Avocado
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- On a cutting board, cut the avocado in half lengthwise until you feel the knife hit the pit.
- Rotate the avocado to cut all the way around the pit.
- Insert the knife into the pit with force, then twist the knife and pull out the pit.
- To dice the avocado, cut squares in the flesh making a grid, and scoop out with a spoon.
Tips
- I like to purchase Hass avocadoes, which are smaller in size and have dark, pebbly skin. A ripe avocado will feel slightly soft to the touch.
- To know for sure if an avocado is ripe, simply pop off the stem end. If it is green underneath, you are good to go!
Frequently Asked Questions
If you want the fresh avocados to last as long as possible before browning, the best way to keep the avocados green is to drizzle with lime juice on the top and cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly on the surface.
When ready to serve, simply pour off the excess lime juice and stir into your recipe.
The ingredients are very similar. The primary difference is that a traditional pic uses tomatoes as the primary ingredient, and guacamole uses avocados. However, this pico de gallo recipe with avocado combines the best of both worlds!
Serving Suggestions
This pico recipe is chunky and absolutely divine because the integrity of the avocado is still kept in shape. It makes a beautiful addition to chicken, meat, fish, salads, tacos and more.
- Add as a topping on chicken.
- Top your tacos.
- Add to salads. It pairs well with my Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette!
- Make Avocado toast with a spicy kick.
- Serve with these Zesty Lime Shrimp Skewers.
- Serve on these amazing Doritos Nachos for another fun option.
How to Store
- At Room Temperature – This pico can sit out at room temperature while serving for up to two hours.
- Refrigerate – Store this pico de gallo with avocado in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 48 hours. Please note that some browning of the avocado will occur, however.
- Freeze – This pico de gallo recipe with avocado does not freeze well.
Storage Tip
Cover with a layer of plastic wrap and press down across the top of the pico, forcing all the air out. This helps keep the avocados from browning as quickly!Dietary Considerations
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Nut Free
More Tex Mex Inspiration
Pico de Gallo with Avocado
Ingredients
- 2 avocados ripe, cubed
- ½ red onion medium sized, diced
- 1 jalapeño diced, seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice or squeeze fresh lime
- cilantro chopped, optional
Instructions
- Chop ingredients into small, consistent pieces.
- Gently combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Add to your dish or enjoy with chips.
Julie’s Tips
Avocado Tips
- On a cutting board, cut the avocado in half lengthwise until you feel the knife hit the pit.
- Rotate the avocado to cut all the way around the pit.
- Insert the knife into the pit with force, then twist the knife and pull out the pit.
- To dice the avocado, cut squares in the flesh making a grid, and scoop out with a spoon.
How to Store
- Refrigerate – Store this pico de gallo with avocado in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 48 hours. Please note that some browning of the avocado will occur, however.
- Tip: cover with a layer of plastic wrap and press down across the top of the pico, forcing all the air out. This helps keep the avocados from browning as quickly!
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
This was so good on the tacos I made last night! I love the fresh summery taste!ย
This looks so good! Do you ever make it without the jalapeno? I don’t think I can trick my son into eating it if it’s too spicy.
You certainly can! My girls don’t mind it, but I remove the seeds to tone it down.
Mmmm! Avocado salsa sounds like a great compliment to so many dishes. Does the lime juice help it keep at all? We rarely have avocados because we just can’t seem to finish one up in a single sitting.
Yes, in addition to flavor that’s why I use it. It slows the browning. Enjoy!
Beautiful and fresh-looking! I can’t wait to try this Avocado/Salsa recipe. I love that it incorporates the new Pantone color of the year too.
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