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Avocado Relish

A modern twist on a classic, this avocado relish brings together creamy avocado, sharp onion, zesty cilantro, and tangy pickled jalapeños—plus a splash of their brine—for a bold kick. Finished with fresh lime and a touch of honey, it delivers a bright, balanced flavor that echoes the vibrant spirit of traditional avocado-jalapeño salsa

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February 10, 2023
Updated 04/13/2025
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This bright, crisp, and utterly irresistible avocado relish is a simple combination of creamy avocado, diced onion, zesty cilantro, tangy pickled jalapeños (and their juice!), a touch of sweet honey, fresh green onion, bright lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Creating a flavor explosion that pays tribute to mouthwatering avocado jalapeño salsa.

We’re constantly finding new ways to enjoy it – piled on tacos are a must, it takes nachos to a whole new level, and it’s a fantastic addition to enchiladas. And for that extra touch of homemade goodness? Try it with warm, soft tortillas. My easy Einkorn Tortilla Recipe is perfect, or for a little tang and a boost to gut health, give my Einkorn Sourdough Tortilla Recipe a go! And if you haven’t ventured in to the wonderful world of einkorn flour yet, no stress these tortillas can absolutely be made with regular flour too, so everyone can join in the homemade goodness!

How to pick the perfect avocado for this dish

The difference between avocado dip and guacamole can sometimes come down to the ripeness, affecting the final texture. However, for avocado relish, we’re aiming for a specific chunky texture, unlike the smoother consistency of guacamole or some avocado dips. Therefore, the ripeness you’re looking for will be slightly different. Here are some tips for picking the perfect avocado for your avocado relish:

Color– Pick a green avocado with a little purple in it. This is a nearly ripe avocado, but not quite ripe enough for guacamole.
Tenderness- Choose a slightly firm avocado with a little give. You want avocados that are ripe enough to have a creamy texture but still firm enough to hold their shape when diced.
Check the stem- If the stem is still attached, gently try to wiggle it off. If it comes off easily and you see bright green underneath, the avocado is likely at a good stage of ripeness for relish. If it’s difficult to remove or brown underneath, the avocado might be underripe or overripe.

Ingredients you will need for this Avocado Relish

While some of the ingredients are typical of what you would find in a guacamole, the firmness and chunkiness of the avocados are what makes this dish unique and more of a relish, so be sure to pick firm yet, slightly soft avocados and dice your avocados into small chunks.

Avocado
Cilantro
Onion
Garlic
Pickled Jalapeños + juice
Honey
Green onion
Lime
Salt

Mix it up

You can really mix this up and add/omit to your liking. This relish has a great base, and some options are listed below for you to mix it up.

Mango- Add in a cup of diced mangos for a sweet and spicy style mango avocado relish.

Tomatoes-Add in some fresh cherry or diced Roma tomatoes for a beautiful bright red color and for more of a traditional avocado salsa recipe.

Cucumbers- For another cool crisp and refreshing element, add in some diced cucumber. This will bulk up your relish and add some serious crunch to it.

White onion– Go ahead and replace that red onion with a white onion.

How to make Avocado Relish

Dice-Dice avocado into small chunks.
Chop-Red onion, green onion, jalapeno, and finely chop cilantro and garlic. Add everything to a bowl.
Whisk-whisk together honey, pickled jalapeno juice, fresh lime juice and salt.
Mix & combine- Pour liquid mixture over avocado mixture and toss to coat.
Serve-Use this relish on top of tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, served with shrimp or even as a chip dip. Enjoy!