Venezuelan Salsa

Elevate your dips and sauces game with this vibrant and creamy Venezuelan Salsa, a flavor-packed blend of ripe avocado, zesty lime juice, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a quick and versatile addition to any meal. Perfectly balanced with the tang of white vinegar and a hint of optional heat from jalapeño or serrano pepper, this salsa is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it as a dip with crispy plantain chips, drizzle it over grilled meats, or use it to complement classic Venezuelan dishes like arepas and empanadas. Its velvety texture and bold, fresh flavors will have everyone coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe avocado
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 0.5 medium onion
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small jalapeño or serrano pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a blender or food processor.

Step 2

Roughly chop the green bell pepper, onion, and optional jalapeño or serrano pepper (if using) and add them to the blender.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves and add them to the blender.

Step 4

Add the fresh cilantro, parsley, olive oil, white vinegar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the blender.

Step 5

Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed.

Step 6

Taste the salsa and adjust the salt, lime juice, or vinegar to your preference. Blend again briefly if adjustments are made.

Step 7

Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl or an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Step 8

Serve as a dip for arepas, plantain chips, or bread, or use it as a sauce for grilled meats, vegetables, or empanadas.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(666.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	946.5

Total Fat 86.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2407.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 10.3g
Protein 8.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 135.9mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1875.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.8%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 17.8%