Fresh Strawberry Salsa Stuffed Avocados Recipe

Fresh Strawberry Salsa Stuffed Avocados are the perfect blend of creamy and tangy, making them a light, refreshing appetizer that’s better than takeout! After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping the avocado from browning. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy No-Bake Matcha Coconut Cream Tart Recipe and Easy Spring Zucchini Basil Soup Recipe for Dinner.

What You'll Need for Fresh Strawberry Salsa Stuffed Avocados Recipe

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 ripe avocados
• 2 cups fresh strawberries
• 1/2 red onion
• 1 jalapeño
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Salt and pepper
• Lime juice
• Chili powder (optional)
• Optional: Crumbled feta or cotija cheese
• Optional: Sliced green onions
• Optional: Diced red bell pepper
• Optional: Tortilla chips for serving

How to Make Fresh Strawberry Salsa Stuffed Avocados Recipe

1. Prepare the strawberry salsa: Hull and dice the strawberries. Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño. In a bowl, combine strawberries, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
2. Prepare the avocados: Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Carefully scoop out some of the flesh to create a larger cavity for the salsa. Reserve the scooped flesh for another use.
3. Stuff the avocados: Spoon the strawberry salsa into the avocado halves, pressing down gently to fill them. Top with your choice of optional toppings.

Storing & Reheating Fresh Strawberry Salsa Stuffed Avocados Recipe

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare salsa and avocados up to a day ahead. Stuff just before serving.

Freezing Fresh Strawberry Salsa Stuffed Avocados Recipe

Not recommended for freezing.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Not applicable. Microwave: Not applicable.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a twist, try using mango instead of strawberries.
• Best substitution: Substitute the jalapeño with a serrano pepper for more heat.
• Make-ahead: Prepare salsa and avocados separately. Stuff just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your avocados are too ripe, they may be too soft to stuff. Choose firmer avocados or use them for guacamole instead.

Fresh Strawberry Salsa Stuffed Avocados Recipe

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

0 mins

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Total

15 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados
• 2 cups fresh strawberries
• 1/2 red onion
• 1 jalapeño
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste

Seasonings

• Salt and pepper
• Lime juice
• Chili powder (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Crumbled feta or cotija cheese
• Sliced green onions
• Diced red bell pepper
• Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the strawberry salsa: Hull and dice the strawberries. Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño. In a bowl, combine strawberries, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
2. Prepare the avocados: Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Carefully scoop out some of the flesh to create a larger cavity for the salsa. Reserve the scooped flesh for another use.
3. Stuff the avocados: Spoon the strawberry salsa into the avocado halves, pressing down gently to fill them. Top with your choice of optional toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a twist, try using mango instead of strawberries.
• Best substitution: Substitute the jalapeño with a serrano pepper for more heat.
• Make-ahead: Prepare salsa and avocados separately. Stuff just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your avocados are too ripe, they may be too soft to stuff. Choose firmer avocados or use them for guacamole instead.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Oven reheat: Not applicable.
• Microwave reheat: Not applicable.
• Make ahead: Prepare salsa and avocados up to a day ahead. Stuff just before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 160
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fiber: 7g
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 2g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Fresh Strawberry Salsa Stuffed Avocados Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!