When you need a last minute dip, this Pico Avocado Dip is the answer. It starts with the fresh goodness of Pico de Gallo and gives it an easy upgrade with the addition of avocado.
If you've ever made your own Pico de Gallo, you know that it's easy to make and also so customizable. Which makes this version yet another way to put your own spin on a classic dip, and in a way that everyone will enjoy!
Why You Will Love This Dip
So you've got people coming over and you need a quick snack, a dip of some kind. And perhaps you've got most of the ingredients for Pico de Gallo and avocado for guacamole, but not quite enough. Pico-Avocado Dip to the rescue!
We all know avocado is scrumptious (avocado toast anyone?), but when added to Pico de Gallo ... mmm ... the dip takes on a dreamy creamy-ness! Divine!
Ingredients Needed
How to make Pico de Gallo with Avocado Dip
Assembly is simple: Remove the seeds and inner flesh from the tomatoes and jalapeno pepper (Unless you want the dip to be very hot!).
Chop the tomatoes, pepper, onion and cilantro. Spice this with lime juice, salt, some cumin and garlic powder.
Give this a mix - you just made Pico de Gallo!
Tip: If preparing a few hours ahead of time, put the Pico in the fridge. Then, close to serving time, dice the avocado and stir it into the dip.
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Beside providing taste, the avocado and lime juice do double duty. The lime juice helps prevent browning of the avocado, and the avocado will break down (just a little), providing a creaminess to the normally watery Pico de Gallo.
Serving Suggestions
This is the fun part! Of course this is a fantastic dip for tortilla chips. But its also great with tacos or burritos to provide a burst of freshness. I absolutely love it on a taco salad!
If it's summer grilling season, add a little Pico de Gallo with Avocado to your grilled chicken for a touch of light, zesty flavor. And its great for game day or any time you want an assortment of easy dips to serve buffet-style.
Substitutions and Variations
The beauty of this recipe is that the base, the Pico de Gallo, customizes so easily, giving you free rein to substitute. No cilantro? Skip it! No white onion? Use yellow or red! Forgot to buy jalapeno peppers? There's probably a can of chilis or jalapenos buried somewhere in your pantry.
If you want more spice, you can increase the jalapeno peppers. And remember: the seeds add the fire!
Storage
Any time you add avocado, you have to be aware of the possibility of browning. In this dip, the lime juice does slow that down, but I still recommend that you refrigerate the pico dip as soon as its made and then wait to add the avocado just before serving.
If you happen to have leftovers that must be saved, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the dip before placing it in the fridge. The plastic will block air flow from oxidizing the avocado and turning it that yucky brown color.
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Pico de Gallo with Avocado
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Ingredients
- 3 Roma tomatoes
- 1 small white onion diced
- ½ cup loose cilantro leaves minced
- 1 small jalapeno minced
- 1 TB lime juice
- Salt to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Cut tomatoes in half and remove flesh and seeds, then dice.3 Roma tomatoes
- Add all other ingredients except the avocado, then mix.1 small white onion, ½ cup loose cilantro leaves, 1 small jalapeno, 1 TB lime juice, Salt to taste, ⅛ teaspoon cumin, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- Dice avocado and mix in just before serving.1 avocado
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Christie
This looks amazing! Can't wait to try.
Sula
I highly recommend it!
Trina
Looks delish! We could definitely have dinner together. My recipe for this is almost identical. I will bring the Margarita's if you make the Guac! LOL
Sula
Deal! LOL
Breanne
This looks delicious! I never thought to put avocado chunks in pico 🙂
Sula
It's pretty great 🙂
Raquel
You're combining two of my favorite dips! Yum (:
Sula
They combine so well!
Alyssa
YUM! I can't wait to try this one!
Sula
You won't be sorry!
Gina
You had me at avocado! Avocados are my favorite food in the whole world. This is something I am definitely going to make.
Sula
Yes I am totally about avocados as well - they are the best!
Katy Malkin
This sounds delicious. Amazing combinations and so summery too!
Sula
Yes it so fresh! I just love it.
Andrea
This combines two of my favorite things in an easy to follow recipe! I will definitely be making this!
Sula
Mine too! They go so well together!
Vincit
This is one of my favorites!
Sula
Mine too!
Amanda Marie
This looks fantastic! Tucking away for taco Tuesday
Sula
Perfect for Taco Tuesday!!
Tami
I love the addition of cilantro in this dip -- it sounds amazing!
Sula
Thank you!
Big Trouble
This looks incredibly delicious and like a refreshing snack! I could see adding corn, black beans and red pepper to it!
Sula
I think you just made lunch!