we talked here about my love for guacamole.
this cucumber-avocado salsa is guacamole’s chill younger sister. it combines cool cucumbers with tons of diced creamy avocado + adds a sassy punch of jalapeno heat.
and unlike guac, there’s no mashing going on. just a casual hang of tasty ingredients.
i came across this recipe as the salsa topping for chili-rubbed steak tacos but i dare ya to also serve on its own! invite over some amigos + set up a salsa bar for a killer fiesta. throw this on the table alongside a mountain of warm tortilla chips, a classic pico, a fruity mango salsa + the spiciest guac you can find – your guests will never leave. well, until the bowls are empty, that is!
- 1 large hothouse cucumber, peeled, seeded + diced
- 2 avocados, diced {see second photo for a great tip on how to dice!}
- ½ red onion, diced
- 2 limes, juiced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 jalapeno chiles, diced
- 1 tsp kosher salt, more to taste
- combine all of the ingredients + enjoy!


doubled the recipe and made this for a Cinco de Mayo party… there were no leftovers. Huge hit and wonderful spin on salsa! Will be making it again.
josh, i am so excited that doubling the recipe worked perfectly for you + your guests! thank you for the feedback!
Tried this salsa with your steak taco recipe tonight and loved it! I would never think that cucumber and avocado went so well together.
I will be trying more of your recipes. Laura C is my niece and told me about your blog. Good luck to you!
mary jean, i am thrilled that you enjoyed your first recipe from kelly’s ambitious kitchen! thank you so much for your comment – i can’t wait to hear about what you try next! {and thank you for the well wishes, it means a lot!☺}