By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

This salsa is best served immediately but can be kept in the refrigerator overnight.

Number of servings

Serves 20
  1. Diabetes meal plan
  2. DASH diet
  3. Low-sodium
  4. Heart-healthy
  5. Weight management
  6. Low-fat
  7. Plant-based
  8. Meatless
  9. Healthy-carb
  10. Gluten-free

Ingredients

  1. 5 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  2. 3 avocados, cubed
  3. 1/2 chopped red onion
  4. 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  5. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  6. 1/2 lime, juiced
  7. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  8. Ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, avocados, red onion, cilantro and garlic. Add lime juice. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Mix well and serve.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 2 tablespoons

  • Calories 41
  • Total fat 3 g
  • Saturated fat 0 g
  • Trans fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated fat 2 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 62 mg
  • Total carbohydrate 3 g
  • Dietary fiber 2 g
  • Total sugars 1 g
  • Protein 1 g

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.

April 23, 2016

Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/avocado-salsa/rcp-20197658