Garden-Fresh Chunked Salsa | Cajun 911 Cuisine
This bright, chunky garden-fresh salsa blends ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado, cilantro, lime, and onion into a fresh, vibrant bite. Served in a chili-lime salted martini glass, it delivers bold flavor with striking presentation—perfect for parties, porch snacks, and pairing with grilled seafood.
INGREDIENTS
Garden-Fresh Salsa
2–3 ripe garden tomatoes, chunked
1 ripe avocado, chunked
1 small red or white onion, finely chopped
1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 tsp salt, adjust to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional: pinch Cajun seasoning
Optional: 1/2 jalapeño, minced
Chili-Lime Salted Rim
1 lime wedge
1–2 tsp Tajín or chili-lime seasoning
1 martini glass
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare the Chili-Lime Rim
Rub the rim of the martini glass with a lime wedge. Dip the rim into Tajín or chili-lime seasoning until evenly coated. Chill the glass until ready to serve.
2. Make the Chunky Salsa
In a bowl, combine tomatoes, avocado, onion, and cilantro. Add lime juice, salt, black pepper, and optional Cajun seasoning or jalapeño. Toss gently to keep the avocado chunky.
3. Serve
Spoon the salsa into the chilled, chili-lime rimmed martini glass. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, plantain chips, or fresh vegetables.
SERVING IDEAS
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Serve as a party appetizer with chips
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Pair with grilled shrimp, fish, or chicken
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Add to taco nights or seafood boards
- Serve as a porch snack or summer starter
NOTES
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Use ripe but firm tomatoes for best texture
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Toss gently to preserve avocado chunks
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Best served fresh
RECIPE PAIRINGS AND HELPFUL LINKS
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Pair with Cajun-Mexican fusion dishes
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Serve alongside Bayou seafood recipes
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