Cilantro-Lime Avocado Salsa

🌿 Cilantro-Lime Avocado Salsa

🥑 Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted

• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (lightly packed)

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 jalapeño (seeded for less heat)

• Juice of 2 limes

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional for creaminess)

• ¼ cup olive oil

• ½ small onion, roughly chopped

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 2–4 tbsp water (as needed for desired consistency)

🌀 Instructions:

1. Blend Base:
   In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, onion, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.

2. Add Avocado:
   Add avocado and blend again until creamy.

3. Adjust Texture:
   Add water 1 tablespoon at a time to thin if needed.

4. Season:
   Mix in salt and black pepper to taste.

5. Chill & Serve:
   Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

🍽️ Serving Ideas:

• Perfect with tacos, grilled chicken, shrimp, nachos, or as a salad dressing.

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days (press plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent browning).

  ❓Q&A 

  Q1: Can I make this salsa without yogurt or sour cream?
  ✅ Yes! Just skip it for a lighter, dairy-free version. The avocado will still make it creamy.

  Q2: What can I use instead of jalapeño?
  🔥 You can use green chili, serrano pepper, or even omit it for a mild version.

  Q3: How do I keep the salsa green for longer?
  💡 Add a bit more lime juice and keep it tightly covered with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface.

  Q4: Can I freeze it?
  🧊 Not recommended — avocado changes texture when frozen and becomes watery.

  Q5: What dishes pair best with this salsa?
  🌮 It’s amazing with grilled chicken, shrimp tacos, tortilla chips, or as a topping for burrito bowls and salads!