Make Ahead

Some Like it Hot Avocado Salsa

March 30, 2011
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  • Makes Enough for 4 servings as a condiment
Author Notes

With the subtle crunch of radishes, the sweet softness of cukes, and the gentle wonderfulness of of avocadoes, you can take this in the direction you like best. For southwestern, add chipotle (smoked jalapeño) chile powder, and for Asian, add some dashes of soy sauce and fish sauce along with some Siracha. Add some tender spring ramps, and be sure to include some of their tender greens, as well as some chives just peeking out to see if winter is truly done with us. And use it however you wish: on burgers, on salmon; with omelettes, with muishui or soft-rolled whatever. —boulangere

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Ingredients
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 4 radishes, trimmed, washed, small dice
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
  • 4 spring ramps or scallion greens, sliced on the diagonal 1/4"
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, minced
  • 1 handful of spring chives, snipped
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (Asian)
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce (Asian)
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar (Asian) or cider vinegar (SW)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (Asian) or canola oil (SW)
  • 1 teaspoon Siracha (Asian) or chipotle powder (SW), or to taste!
  • Sea or kosher salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Combine first eight ingredients (through prepared horseradish) and toss gently to blend.
  2. Decide in which direction you intend to take it: Asian or Sothwestern, and continue to season accordingly.
  3. Toss all ingredients to blend. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your degree of heat (Siracha or chipotle) or brightness (horseradish and/or lime).
  4. Finally, however you are using it, use it up! It doesn't keep. Personally, whichever ethnic profile, I could eat a boatload of it alone straight out of the bowl.

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4 Reviews

checker April 19, 2011
My radishes are coming along nicely down in the little community garden plot, and now I am eyeing this recipe. I am also eyeing the velvety looking nose on that kitty and wishing I could rub it...
boulangere April 20, 2011
Oh, lucky you! Here, my daffodils are just starting to peek through yesterday's snow. The kitty is Basil, and when he sleeps, he is the picture of luxury.
lorigoldsby March 31, 2011
how versatile! this will becime a summer staple.
boulangere March 31, 2011
tailor it to the season and your taste!