guacamole recipe with salsa

Zippy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa Fresca Pico De Gallo On Top

This zippy smashed guacamole recipe with salsa comes together in a jiff with diced fresh tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and freshly squeezed lime juice. It makes a delicious zesty dip in minutes that you can share with friends. Simple and fresh Mexican flavors brighten the creamy smashed avocado while simple pico de gallo salsa fresca makes everything bright and bold.

guacamole recipe with salsa

Although this simple guacamole with salsa recipe is inspired by the bright fresh flavors of summer, you can easily serve this fun combo dip anytime!

guacamole recipe with salsa

This easy guacamole salsa recipe makes a tasty super bowl game day dip. It makes an easy avocado salsa on taco night alongside other Mexican food! Bring this easy salsa guacamole recipe to a backyard summer bbq or simply serve up and chow down alongside other fun appetizers (like nachos!) on a movie night with friends! The occasions are endless and the flavors are easy favorites.

guacamole recipe with salsa

The fresh salsa fresca (more commonly known as Pico De Gallo) quickly gives the creamy guacamole a bright and zippy layer of summery fresh flavors, hence the word fresca (meaning fresh). It just takes creamy avocado, or even leftover guacamole to the next level adding even more fresh flavor.

guacamole recipe with salsa

Splashes of freshly squeezed lime juice tossed up with quick diced vine ripe tomato and red chopped onion make a quick and refreshing chunky salsa. Minced cilantro makes it taste bold and authentic while a simple layer of creamy guacamole brings it all together.

The natural flavors of traditional guacamole and salsas usually involve just a few simple ingredients, just like this recipe. With just a few fresh veggies, bright citrus, and a little seasoning, we’ll mix up the best guacamole in minutes! The only thing left to do? Dig in with your favorite restaurant style tortilla chips and watch it all disappear…

To Make Guacamole With Salsa You’ll Need To Grab A Few Fresh Ingredients

guacamole recipe with salsa
  • Diced Tomato
  • Chopped Red Onion
  • Minced Cilantro
  • Fresh Lime Juice
  • Large Ripe Hass Avocado (dark skinned and tender to the touch)
  • Coarse Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper
  • Small Diced Jalapeño pepper (optional, if you like a little spice)

This recipe will serve 2 to 4 people but can easily be doubled and seasoned to taste to suit a larger crowd. Here’s how you’ll toss it all together…

Make Zippy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa Fresca Pico De Gallo On Top

guacamole and salsa dip appetizer

Smash The Avocado To Make The Guacamole

smash the avocado

To start the guacamole, slice open your avocado removing the avocado pit and skin. Place in a medium bowl and smash together with a fork until you achieve a creamy texture with no large chunks.

Season The Guacamole Layer

season with cilantro salt pepper and lime juice stir to combine

Brighten the avocado flavor by adding a juicy squeeze of lime and fresh herbs. Splash about half a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lime juice and season with pinches of coarse salt and cracked pepper. Sprinkle in a tablespoon of freshly minced cilantro. Stir together until evenly combined and set aside.

Now you’ve created a basic homemade guacamole.

Make A Quick Salsa Fresca For The Guacamole

mixed chopped tomato with chopped red onion and minced cilantro plus lime juice salt and pepper

In a separate bowl combine diced vine ripe tomato with chopped red onion. Sprinkle in minced cilantro and add the fresh squeezed lime juice. 

stir to combine to make easy fresh salsa pico de gallo

Sprinkle with pinches of coarse salt and pepper. Stir to combine and taste to adjust seasonings as desired. This makes an easy, fresh, and chunky type of salsa perfect for topping off that creamy guacamole.

chunky salsa recipe

Additionally, at this point you might add in a small diced jalapeño (or even hotter habanero pepper) to stir into the tomato salsa if you want to make it spicy.

Transfer To A Serving Dish

serve guacamole in a serving bowl and flatten a bit with spatula

Using a spatula, transfer the guacamole mixture to a small wide serving bowl. Use the flat part of your spatula to smooth down the guacamole to an even layer to create a bed for the salsa layer.

spoon salsa mix over the guacamole mix

Spoon the tomato salsa fresca pico de gallo mixture over the guacamole. Garnish with more fresh cilantro sprigs and lime slices. Serve alongside your favorite restaurant style tortilla chips.

serve with your favorite tortilla chips

Serve up this easy Guacamole with Salsa Dip on Cinco De Mayo or Enjoy Throughout the Summer!

easy cinco de mayo appetizer guacamole with salsa

Double the recipe to serve up this delicious dip to a larger crowd and enjoy the fresh flavors of summer anytime you crave this easy guacamole with salsa!

Don’t forget to seal the deal with my favorite sparkling prosecco margarita and the ultimate smoky chipotle rim mango strawberry margarita on the rocks! Margaritas make everything better… If you’re in search of a fresh homemade green salsa, try this super simple grilled tomatillo salsa verde with jalapeño. It will be your new favorite spicy salsa recipe!

Be sure to serve up this easy guacamole recipe with salsa for upcoming Cinco De Mayo! There’s no better way to celebrate than cooking with authentic fresh Mexican flavors that speak for themselves!

guacamole recipe with salsa

Zippy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa Fresca Pico de Gallo on Top

This zippy smashed guacamole recipe with salsa comes together in a jiff with diced fresh tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and freshly squeezed lime juice. It makes a delicious zesty dip in minutes that you can share with friends.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
COURSE Appetizer
CUISINE Mexican
SERVINGS 4
Calories 89 kcal

Equipment

Serving Bowl

Ingredients
  

For The Tomato Salsa Fresca / Pico De Gallo

  • 1 cup Diced Vine Ripe Tomato
  • â…› cup Chopped Red Onion
  • 1 tbsp Minced Cilantro
  • ½ tsp Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
  • ¼ tsp Pinches of Coarse Salt and Cracked Pepper - seasoned to desired taste

For the Guacamole

  • 1 large Hass Avocado - dark skinned, ripe, and tender to the touch 
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Minced Cilantro
  • ½ tsp Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
  • ¼ tsp Pinches Coarse Salt and Cracked Pepper - seasoned to desired taste

Instructions
 

  • To start the guacamole, slice open your avocado removing the avocado pit and skin. Place in a medium bowl and smash together with a fork until you achieve a creamy texture with no large chunks.
  • Brighten the avocado flavor by adding a juicy squeeze of lime and fresh herbs. Splash about half a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lime juice and season with pinches of coarse salt and cracked pepper. Sprinkle in a tablespoon of freshly minced cilantro. Stir together until evenly combined and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl combine diced vine ripe tomato with chopped red onion. Sprinkle in minced cilantro and add the fresh squeezed lime juice. Sprinkle with pinches of coarse salt and pepper. Stir to combine and taste to adjust seasonings as desired.
  • Additionally, at this point you might add in a small diced jalapeño (or even hotter habanero pepper) to stir into the tomato salsa if you want to make it spicy.
  • Using a spatula, transfer the guacamole mixture to a small wide serving bowl. Use the flat part of your spatula to smooth down the guacamole to an even layer to create a bed for the salsa layer.
  • Spoon the tomato salsa fresca pico de gallo mixture over the guacamole. Garnish with more fresh cilantro sprigs and lime slices. Serve alongside your favorite restaurant style tortilla chips. Double the recipe to serve up this delicious dip to a larger crowd and enjoy the fresh flavors of summer anytime you crave this easy guacamole with salsa!

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 296mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 398IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.4mg
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