Inspired by the vegetarian cuisine of Loma Linda, this lectin-free avocado salsa is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful condiment that adds healthy fats, fiber, and freshness to almost any meal. Simple to make and incredibly versatile, it pairs beautifully with eggs, fish, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and salads. If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy avocados beyond plain slices or classic guacamole, this vibrant salsa is a delicious place to start.
A lectin-free avocado salsa inspired by Loma Linda vegetarian cuisine
This morning, while reading the new Special Issue of National Geographic about Blue Zones and the science of living longer, I found this recipe for avocado salsa inspired by Loma Linda vegetarian cuisine (Loma Linda in California is one of the seven blue zones in the world, where people live the longest and healthiest lives).
The recipe had corn and red pepper, but that didn’t stop me, and I suppose it is as fabulous without these ingredients. It has a small amount of red onions and garlic, and you can keep or not the garlic depending on your taste. I usually don’t add garlic to guacamole (which is common in many households and countries), but I felt that just a little bit of garlic wouldn’t be too overpowering.
The lime and extra virgin olive oil keep this salsa from oxidizing, so it’s easy to add to lunch boxes too. In fact, in the original recipe, the salsa was supposed to be refrigerated for four to eight hours before eating, but I had some of it after about an hour.
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Lectin-Free Avocado Salsa
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
Inspired by the vegetarian cuisine of Loma Linda, this lectin-free avocado salsa is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful condiment that adds healthy fats, fiber, and freshness to almost any meal. Simple to make and incredibly versatile, it pairs beautifully with eggs, fish, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and salads. If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy avocados beyond plain slices or classic guacamole, this vibrant salsa is a delicious place to start.
Ingredients
- 1 hass avocado, ripe but not mushy, cut in small bite-size cubes
- a handful of strong flavor olives, chopped (I used pitted Kalamata and green olives)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- juice from one small lime
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- freshly ground pepper
- salt if necessary (mine didn’t need extra salt, olives were salty)
- optional: sprinkle sumac on top for a pop of color
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together and refrigerate at least one hour before serving (up to 4 hours, hence the long ‘cooking time’ in the recipe).
Notes
The ‘cooking time’ is not really cooking, but it’s better when refrigerating few hours before serving. Great for lunch boxes too.
2 Comments
Liz
September 13, 2018 at 7:09 pmJust made this – it was delicious! I accidentally overcompensated on the lime, so I had to add more avocado to balance it, but it was a great snack for us.
Claudia
September 14, 2018 at 9:33 amYay, thanks for letting me know. I like this because is a little bit different than guacamole, and sometimes we just need a little change :D.