Tropical Avocado Salsa Recipe

Name: Tropical Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1 jalapeno, seeded if desired, chopped; 1/2 clove garlic, chopped; Kosher salt; 1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple, plus more for garnish; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped, plus a few sprigs for garnish; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered; 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Sweet potato, blue corn and plantain chips, for dipping; Copyright 2012 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 jalapeno, seeded if desired, chopped
1/2 clove garlic, chopped
Kosher salt
1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped, plus a few sprigs for garnish
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Sweet potato, blue corn and plantain chips, for dipping
Copyright 2012 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

1
Place the ginger, jalapeno and garlic on a cutting board.
2
Using a large knife, chop the ingredients together until they are minced and well combined.
3
Sprinkle the mixture with 1/4 teaspoon salt and use the side of the knife to work the mixture into a coarse paste.
4
Transfer the paste to a medium bowl and add the pineapple, chopped cilantro, onions, tomatoes and avocados.
5
Toss gently to combine.
6
Add the lime juice and 3/4 teaspoon salt and toss again.
7
Taste and add additional salt if desired.
8
Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and garnish with a few pieces of diced pineapple and cilantro sprigs.
9
Serve with the chips.
10
Cook's Note: If you're making this salsa ahead of time, you can refrigerate it, covered, for up to 4 hours.
11
When ready to serve, stir well, transfer to a serving bowl and garnish.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger, 1 jalapeno, seeded if desired, chopped, 1/2 clove garlic, chopped, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Tropical Avocado Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tropical Avocado Salsa

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