Quick and Easy Avocado Relish is a fresh, creamy topping with bright flavor. Made with just fresh avocados, lime juice and zest, cilantro, and garlic, this versatile recipe is perfect for tacos, burritos, grilled fish or chicken, or as a dip for chips.
This is our go-to addition for our Healthy Chicken Tacos and Cilantro Lime Rice. It balances the seasoned chicken perfectly and is super easy to make. We also love it as healthy chip dip or as a topping for grilled veggies and protein, like fish and chicken.
Looking for other easy and versatile sides? Try our Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes or Garlic Sauteed Spinach.
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Why You'll Love This Avocado Relish
- Taste - This avocado relish is a burst of bright flavor.
- Texture - The avocados are soft and creamy.
- Effort - All you need to do is prep and mix the ingredients. It takes about 5 minutes.
Key Ingredients
- Avocados - Use ripe avocados with the perfect balance of firmness and creaminess.
- Lime zest and juice - Lime juice adds brightness and acidity. It also ensures that the avocados won't brown. If you're in a flare, just use the zest to imbue the fresh lime flavor without the acidity!
- Garlic - We mince in 1 garlic clove for aromatic flavor.
- Cilantro - Cilantro adds a citrusy earthiness.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Mango - Add mango for a tropical sweet flavor.
- Spicy - Sprinkle some red pepper flakes for a little spice. If you can handle it, jalapeños make a delicious spicy addition.
- Olives - Add olives for some briny goodness.
- Bell pepper and tomatoes - Add diced bell pepper and tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.
How to Make Avocado Relish
- Mix ingredients - Add cubed avocado, minced garlic, lime juice and zest, and cilantro to a mixing bowl. Season with salt to taste and toss until combined. (Photo 1 and 2)
- Enjoy! - Enjoy this avocado topping on tacos, fish, chicken, burrito bowls, and more. (Photo 3 and 4)
Pro tip - Make sure that your avocados are ripe. If the avocados are underripe, the relish will be too hard and if they are overripe, the mixture will be too creamy.
Relish Tips
- Experiment with different ingredients and seasonings to find your favorite signature relish combination.
- Avocado relish is best enjoyed fresh so serve it right away.
FAQ
No, freezing avocado relish will destroy its flavor and texture.
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Quick and Easy Avocado Relish
Equipment
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 1-2 ripe avocados peeled and cubed into ½-inch pieces
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt or to taste
- 1 small bunch of cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Make avocado relish - Add cubed avocado, minced garlic, lime juice and zest, and cilantro to a mixing bowl. Season with salt to taste and toss until combined.
Notes
- Only use avocados that are ripe. If the avocados are underripe, they will be too hard and if they are overripe, they will be too soft.
- Avocado relish is best enjoyed fresh so serve it right away.
- Find your favorite avocado relish combination by experimenting with ingredients and seasonings.
- Refrigerate leftover avocado relish in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
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