Best 12 Mexican Salsa Cruda With Avocado A Raw Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Salsa cruda, meaning "raw sauce" in Spanish, is a staple in Mexican cuisine that can be used as a condiment, dip, or marinade. It's made with fresh, raw ingredients, typically including tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and chiles, and is known for its vibrant flavors and textures. This article provides a comprehensive guide to making the best salsa cruda with avocado, exploring different variations and offering tips for selecting the freshest ingredients and achieving the perfect balance of flavors. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a festive dish for a special occasion, this guide will help you create a delicious and authentic salsa cruda with avocado that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN AVOCADO SALSA



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Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ripe hass avocados
3 tomatillos, husked, rinsed and diced (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut lengthwise around the middle of the avocados, then twist to separate the halves. Remove the pits by striking them with a knife blade, then scoop out the flesh with a spoon and dice.
  • Combine the avocados, tomatillos, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl and gently mix.

CINCO DE MAYO SALSA CRUDA



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One word of warning: Make twice as much as you think you are going to need. This stuff is seriously addictive.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds cherry or grape tomatoes, diced
½ cup finely diced onion
1 jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and minced
1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch white sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Drain tomatoes in a strainer for 15 minutes.
  • Combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, serrano pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Pour lime juice over the top. Stir in oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, sugar, mint, and cilantro. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 594.5 mg, Sugar 6 g

TOMATO & AVOCADO SALSA



Tomato & avocado salsa image

This doubles up as both the guacamole and the tomato salsa element of a Mexican meal

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ red onion , finely chopped
1 small red chilli , seeded and chopped
3 ripe tomatoes , chopped
juice 1 lime
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 avocados
small bunch coriander , chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the onion, chilli, tomatoes, lime and vinegar with some seasoning and mix well. Can be made a few hours in advance and kept in the fridge. When you're ready to eat, peel, stone and chop the avocados and add them to the salsa mix along with the coriander. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium

TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALSA



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Serve this rich-tasting salsa with fish or chicken, or on its own with soft corn tortillas and a sprinkling of queso fresco or feta.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, condiments

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ripe tomatoes, finely diced
1/2 small red onion, finely diced, soaked in cold water for five minutes, drained, rinsed and dried on paper towels
1 to 3 serrano or jalapeño peppers, minced
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and finely diced
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice (to taste)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (more to taste)
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix together all the ingredients. Let sit for 15 minutes, in or out of the refrigerator, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 137, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 435 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

ROASTED TOMATO SALSA WITH A SMASHED AVOCADO AND CHIPS



Roasted Tomato Salsa with a Smashed Avocado and Chips image

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 medium sized red tomatoes
1 dried morita pepper
1 dried arbol pepper
1 dried pasilla pepper
1 teaspoon pico di gallo ground chili pepper
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 to 2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 key lime, juiced
1/4 white onion, diced
Salt
4 corn tortillas
Vegetable or corn oil
Salt
Ground cumin, to taste
1 lime, halved
1 ripe avocado
1/2 lime, juiced
Salt

Steps:

  • Smashed Avocado:;
  • Preheat grill over high heat.
  • Grill the tomatoes until charred. Remove from heat to a small bowl until cool enough to tough. Peel and reserve.
  • Add the dried peppers to a saute pan on the grill, and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side to bring out the aroma. Do not burn.
  • To a blender, add the tomatoes, all of the peppers, cilantro, garlic, lime, onion and salt, to taste. Blend until almost smooth.
  • Cut tortillas into triangles and brush with vegetable oil. Add to a perforated grill pan on the grill. Cook a couple of minutes on each side until they turn a light golden color and are crisp. Do not burn. Remove to a serving bowl and season with salt, cumin and a squeeze of lime.
  • Halve, pit, peel and slice the avocado. Add to a bowl, sprinkle with the lime juice and season with salt, to taste. Coarsely mash.
  • Serve chips in a large bowl tossed with salsa and avocado.
  • A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.

MEXICAN SALSA CRUDA WITH AVOCADO (A RAW TOMATO SAUCE)



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, condiments

Time 5m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup cubed fresh red ripe tomatoes
6 tablespoons chopped onions, preferably red
1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander
2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
1 1/2 cups cubed avocado
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 84, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

FRESH TOMATO MEXICAN SALSA



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Mexican fare only gets better when topped with Anna Yeatts' colorful Fresh Salsa. The Pinehurst, North Carolina cook uses ripe tomatoes, crisp onion and a touch of minced serrano pepper, making it just as good as a side dish or appetizer with crunchy baked tortilla chips!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SALSA VERDE O ROJA CRUDA



Salsa Verde o Roja Cruda image

When tomatoes are at their best, we recommend making the salsa roja. During the rest of the year (even in winter), tomatillos still have plenty of flavor and can be your go-to salsa base.

Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salsa     Sauce     Condiment/Spread     Tomatillo     Tomato     Cilantro     Avocado     Lime Juice     Onion     Blender     No-Cook     Raw     Vegetarian     Vegan     Dairy Free     Soy Free     Tree Nut Free     Peanut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 oz. tomatillos (about 8 medium), husks removed, rinsed, quartered, or 12 oz. tomatoes, cored, quartered
½ medium avocado (optional; for making salsa verde)
¼ medium white onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove
1 serrano chile, coarsely chopped
¼ cup (packed) cilantro leaves with tender stems
1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
1-2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (optional; for making salsa roja)

Steps:

  • If making salsa verde, blend tomatillos, avocado, onion, garlic, chile, cilantro, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a blender on medium-low speed until salsa is smooth. Taste and season with more salt if needed. (Do not blend on higher than medium speed or your salsa will be airy and taste like a smoothie.)
  • If making salsa roja, blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, chile, cilantro, 1 Tbsp. lime juice, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a blender on medium-low speed until salsa is smooth. Taste and season with more salt and lime juice if needed.
  • Do Ahead: Salsa can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and chill.

REFRESHING AVOCADO, TOMATO, AND MANGO SALSA



Refreshing Avocado, Tomato, and Mango Salsa image

Looking for a refreshing salsa for a warm summer evening? This is our favorite. Serve with tortilla chips. This is also fantastic served on white fish. I often use a canned jalapenos instead of fresh.

Provided by Citygirlincountry

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Mango Salsa Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tomatoes, diced
2 mangos - peeled, seeded, and diced
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped red onion, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Mix tomatoes, mangos, avocados, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and garlic together in a bowl. Stir red onion, lime juice, olive oil, and sea salt into the tomato mixture.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

SUMMER TOMATO-CORN SALSA CRUDA (RAW SAUCE) FOR PASTA



Summer Tomato-Corn Salsa Cruda (Raw Sauce) for Pasta image

This is from The One-Dish Vegetarian by Maria Robbins. The author notes, "This uncooked sauce can only be made in the height of summer when vine-ripened tomatoes and sweet corn, picked only hours before, are available. " I say it's absolutely delicious. I wish I could eat it year-round.

Provided by Prose

Categories     Low Protein

Time 40m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 -3 large garlic clove (depending on how much you like raw garlic)
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 medium tomatoes
3 ears sweet corn
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 -2 fresh jalapeno pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Crush garlic in garlic press or mortar and mash with salt to create a paste. Add the olive oil and mix well.
  • Chop tomatoes in 1/2-inch cubes. Add them with juices to garlic mixture in large bowl.
  • Use a small, sharp knife to cut the corn kernels from the cob. Add to the bowl.
  • Finely chop basil and parsley. Add to bowl, along with lots of pepper. Add chopped jalapenos, if desired. Mix well, cover, and let stand at room temperature while cooking pasta. For the most flavor, let the sauce stand longer (1-3 hours), but do not refrigerate.
  • Cook 1 pound of your favorite pasta, drain, and toss with sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan or your favorite cheese or cheese substitute, if desired (I don't think it needs any).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 716.9, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 3.1

CHUNKY TOMATO & AVOCADO SALSA



Chunky tomato & avocado salsa image

This fresh and tangy vegetarian side dish makes a great addition to a Mexican dinner party banquet

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

150ml/ ¼ pint extra-virgin olive oil
juice 5 limes (100ml/3½fl oz)
small bunch coriander , roughly chopped
2 tbsp honey
1 garlic clove , crushed
2 tbsp pickled jalapeño pepper , chopped
6 avocados , stoned and chopped into chunks
2 cucumber , deseeded and chopped into chunks
1.5 kg/ 3lb 5oz cherry tomato , halved

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, coriander, honey, garlic, jalapeño peppers and some salt and pepper, then set aside. Combine the salsa ingredients, toss with the dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

SALSA MEXICANA CRUDA (FRESH MEXICAN SAUCE)



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Make and share this Salsa Mexicana Cruda (Fresh Mexican Sauce) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

150 g tomatoes
2 medium onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
75 ml water

Steps:

  • Finely chop the onions.
  • Mix with all the other ingredients.
  • Although this can be made upto 3 hours ahead, it is best made just before eating, as it soon loses its crispness and the cilantro will not retain its sharp flavour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Fat 0.1, Sodium 294.8, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 0.8

Tips:

  • Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have an avocado, you can substitute another creamy fruit or vegetable, such as a mango or cucumber.
  • Add a squeeze of lime juice or vinegar to brighten the flavors.
  • Top with your favorite garnishes, such as cilantro, onion, or cheese.
  • Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Salsa Cruda is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and enchiladas. It can also be used as a dip for chips or vegetables. Salsa Cruda is a healthy and flavorful way to add some Mexican flair to your meals.

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