People cannot get enough of this appetizer! Takes some time putting together but it's worth the work!! Serve with tortilla chips.
Going to make this tomorrow! Just a hint about dicing avacados...I saw a chef slice an unpeeled avacado in half length-wise, remove the pit, then use a sharp knife to slice the avacado (while UNPEELED) and removed the fruit from the skin by scooping it out with a rubber spatula. It works like a charm!
Read MoreA lot of reviewers rated this recipe high but with some pretty big modifications. I made it as written and I didn't like it very much. I thought the balance of ingredients was off (too much corn for the amount of avocado) and the oregano just wasn't right for it. I would definitely follow the advice of others and use cilantro instead. I also think the addition of tomato and black beans might make it tastier. Green onions would probably be a nice substitue for the regular onion. I recommend the recipe called Black Bean And Corn Salad II on this site. I found it much better.
Read More Going to make this tomorrow! Just a hint about dicing avacados...I saw a chef slice an unpeeled avacado in half length-wise, remove the pit, then use a sharp knife to slice the avacado (while UNPEELED) and removed the fruit from the skin by scooping it out with a rubber spatula. It works like a charm!
Just like everyone else, I received raves and requests for this recipe. I accidentally added too many olives, but no one noticed. My suggestion is to use frozen WHITE corn as it is sweeter and has a nice crisp pop. And, I would add more avocado (the ones I used were too small) otherwise it looks more like a corn salsa instead of avocado salsa. Per other suggestions here, I added a minced jalapeno (take out seeds and veins if you don't like the heat), chopped cilantro and sliced green onion. It makes this recipe just perfect! Thanks a bunch, people!
I took the suggestion of making a wrap with this for an easy dinner. I grilled a couple of chicken breasts, sliced them up, and folded them into flour tortillas with about 2/3 cup of the salsa in each. I also used, instead if the oregano, about 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro, and added in 1 tsp groung cumin. Very good.
Wonderful!! I have made this twice, the second time using fresh chopped cilantro in place of the oregano. Both got rave reviews by everyone. Personally, I preferd the cilantro over the oregano, it gave the salsa a fresher taste. Also added more salt as others suggested and a little finely chopped serrano pepper to spice it up just a bit. Add some grilled chicken to leftovers for a great wrap.
A lot of reviewers rated this recipe high but with some pretty big modifications. I made it as written and I didn't like it very much. I thought the balance of ingredients was off (too much corn for the amount of avocado) and the oregano just wasn't right for it. I would definitely follow the advice of others and use cilantro instead. I also think the addition of tomato and black beans might make it tastier. Green onions would probably be a nice substitue for the regular onion. I recommend the recipe called Black Bean And Corn Salad II on this site. I found it much better.
Absolutely delicious! This tastes wonderfully fresh and light. I added a can of rinsed black beans and 2 chopped Roma tomatoes as well. I used Kalamata olives in red wine vinegar and 1/2 of a small red onion and left out the red pepper. I also substituted fresh lime juice for the lemon because I like lime with avocado.
Excellent salsa. I have made this at least 10 or 12 times in the last 1-1/2 years and it is still a big hit. We are having a Cinco de Mayo lunch at work on 5-5-03 and all of the women in the department are begging me to bring it already. I use cilantro in place of the oregano and before I bring it to work I dice the avocado and mix in about 6 hours before lunch. The mixture does marinate overnight however. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe.
I loved this recipe, I did take out the corn and olives--my boys don't like them--and it was just great. Everyone who had this loved it and I was proud to serve it.
I love this! I add cilantro as well as the oregano, and it is definitely spice-up-able with green chiles or jalapenos. A friend of mine loves it so much, he brings over all the ingredients occasionally as well as a bottle of wine, so I will make this for him. Of course I could give him the recipe, since it's simple enough for even a super-mega-bachelor, but, come on--he pays me with wine!
I took this to a small dinner party (7 adults) thinking that there would be WAY too much for the crowd, but there was hardly any left over at the end of the evening. Received great reviews!
this was good but for my taste i needed to add a lot more salt. great for a big party.
This was so yummy! We had friends over and everyone really liked it; it's addictive! I will be keeping this as a favorite to make for parties. The recipe makes quite a bit, so reduce the size if you are just making it for your family.
I have made this recipe three times already and always get compliments! Someone told me it was the bomb.com haha. I like to add a can of black beans and also tomatoes for that red pop of color! Also I used the Fiesta Canned Corn that already has the red/green bell peppers integrated into it! I have used this salsa with chips and also with my tacos. Absolutely delectable :)
Excellent. So many people asked for the receipe. It is such a change from other appetizers. I did find the amount of avocado could vary according to their size. It was hands down WONDERFUL!
I brought this to an appetizer party, and out of everything, it was the first to go. It is delicious-everybody raved about it-and insist I bring it with me to every gathering. I found it was rather easy, I made it the night before, and simply cut the avacados when I arrived at the party. A must try!
Everyone loved it! I was impressed myself! A few changes: Instead of cider vinegar I used red wine vinegar! Instead of oregano I used cilentro, lots more then a teaspoon! I squeezed some lime juice in before i served it! And i did not use olives, not a fan! I will be making this for every bbq!!
This is my summertime appetizer. I bring it to so many parties and everyone raves about it. The only change I made was I use canned corn rather than frozen.
I made this for a Cinco de Mayo party at work. It was so delicious! Everyone raved about it and it was gone in a flash. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.
I added black beans to mine and it was FABULOUS! I should've added cilantro too but was out :-(
This was so awesome! People at work just loved it! This is a must have summer recipe!
Love, Love Love this! Even my young niece and nephews can't get enough of this yummy salsa. It's easy to make and I'm always asked to bring it to summer parties. I serve it with Scoops nacho chips.
What a great, fresh new take (at least for me!) on salsa! A big hit. Thanks for sharing.
This is a fantastic alternative to salsa... My husband and I ate half a recipe while watching the Super Bowl.
This is so good. I took it to bunco last night where it went over well. I'm always telling them i'm not a great cook but i get great recipes from this site. I added fresh cilantro and a seeded and choppped jalepeno. Very good and great to eat just as a salad.
This is delicious! I made it as a snack with tortilla chips for movie night. The leftovers actually kept well in the fridge overnight, so I used the remainder in grilled chicken wraps the next day.
I scaled the recipe down to 8 servings and made it nearly as directed except used dried cilantro (instead of oregano) and some cumin. We LOVED it! Thanks for the recipe.
Excellent! It seemed like it made a LOT, but I didn't have much left after serving to a family gathering (12 adults). AND three people asked for the recipe. This was easy to make and delish!
Delicious and very easy. I used my food processor to chop the onion, garlic, and red pepper -- which got them down to a nice small shape. This was the 'hit' of my SuperBowl party this year.
So good! I love this recipe. Made it exactly as written minus the olives. The kick was strong without being overpowering. I added the salsa to my salad and it was delish. The next day I mixed with pasta, also amazing. Will be adding this to my favorites.
Quick and easy... and delicious! The best part is being able to put most of it together a day ahead. It's very unique and makes a beautiful addition to the table! Our guests raved over it!
Are you kidding me? I think this is the BEST food I've ever put in my mouth. I adore kalamata olives so adding them to this recipe brought me joy! I left out the corn because I don't really like it and the red pepper because I didn't have one. Instead of cider vinegar, I used balsamic. Hooooooolllly Cow! Delicious! Thank You!
I thought this was very good, but next time will reduce the garlic some what and you can get away with 3 good size avacados and a can of corn. Also, recommend adding jalapeno and cilantro to the mix. Mine came out great.
Delicious! I made a smaller portion and added tomatoes. I wasn't patient enough to let it chill for 8 hours and ate it right away and it was still good. Will make this one again! Next time I will add cilantro in place of the oregano and jalapeno peppers.
Very good! Good garlic flavor-best made day before or early the day you plan to serve it. Did add a bit more salt. Yum!
though i am not the biggest avacado fan, i had a couple of avacados lying around and decided to make this up for my co-workers. according to one of them it was "the best thing [he'd] ever tasted in his life".. so i would say it went over very well. only problem now is that they want me to make and bring in more food!
Outstanding. I did doctor it a bit as per other reviewer's suggestions. I omitted the oregano and went with fresh cilantro, a few more cloves of garlic and most of a 375 ml. can of sliced black olives, added a cup of black beans, a jalapeno, 2 diced roma tomatoes and an extra avocado. Bloody fabulous. :)
My husband and I are avacado lovers and loved this recipe. I made it for a bunch of guests and everyone seemed to enjoy it.
This was a great recipe. I will cut back slightly on the oil next time because it was a little too oily for me. If you love avocados like I do, then you must try this recipe.
I recently had a Tupperware party and this salsa was a huge hit!! Thanks for this recipe! We enjoyed it on pita chips .. Mmmm... I used my new CHOP N PREP at my Tupperware party, and it took 5 min to make this ..
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is sooooo good! I did add some cilantro for taste.
This has become the new favorite at all our gatherings. It is great with Jalepeno tortilla chips. Thanks for sharing!!!
Everybody who has tasted this salsa says it is wonderful. I serve it as a salad with fish. It doesn't get a 5 on "really" easy because avocados are difficult to dice but this unique recipe is well worth it.
This recipe is wonderful. My husband requests it all the time. I took it to a party and several people asked for the recipe. It tastes great and the colors make a wonderful presentation. The only change I made was that I used cilantro instead of oregano and I left out the olives.
Love this!! We do like to make it mexican style by substituting cilantro, black beans, and jalapenos for the oregano, olives, and red peppers. Delicious on an omelette. Thanks so much for a really terrific recipe!
To quote my 13 year old daugher, "Oh my gosh Mom, rate this as many stars as you can. It was GOOD!" I did think it needed a touch more salt, but I like a lot of salt in most things. The amount of avocado in this recipe was a BIG hit!!!
excellent recipe, I made it for a barbeque and it was gone in no time. Thanks for sharing
This salsa is soooo addictive. The flavors all go together nicely, and it's been a big hit at parties.
Oh... my... So good! I did add a minced fresh jalepeno, and used only 3 good size cloves of garlic and less oil (light olive oil). After mixing the dressing, I wasn't sure I was going to make through the marination period it smelled so good. Definitely recommend.
I've made this a couple of times. Once for my family and once for coworkers and both times it was a hit. Thanks
Got great reactions to this at work! I halved the recipe and used only 1 1/2 cloves of garlic and still kept the vampires away all day. Also added a roasted jalapeno and used lime instead of lemon since that's all I had. So glad I was lazy to go to the store and added oregano as the recipe stated instead of fresh cilantro. Ate this with my leftover beef barley soup (also from this website) - oh yum!
Delicious!! If you love avocados you have to try this this salsa. I made it with the shoepeg corn (canned) for a get-together and everyone loved it..bring copies of the recipe with you!
My friend brought this to a party - we all hounded her until she shared the recipe. Fantastically good.
I make this ALL the time. People request that I make it. I don't change a thing either. Just be sure to make it 8 hrs ahead of time otherwise it's just not as good. AWESOME RECIPE!
GREAT GREAT GREAT! Delicious! Freash Different with fantastic seasoning and taste. BRAVO!
This recipe was as close as I could find to a replica a friend made. This salsa is best with some sweetness. Add a 1/4 cup of sugar and use a tablesoon less vinegar. Next time I will try it with red onions and cilantro. Serve with a hint of lime chips. Yum!!
LOVE this recipe! It's fabulous! It was a hit at my family party. I ended up giving the recipe to my mom, sister and sister in law! I might try adding a can of drained black beans next time, and see how that turns out.
This is a great salsa! I omitted the black olives and used 2 cans of drained, rinsed black beans instead. I also used a jar of chopped, roasted sweet red peppers instead of fresh. This salsa was a HIT with my guests!
I have been making this recipe for our superbowl party for years now. I have to double the recipe and I have never had any leftovers. Its always such a hit. My kids need me to save some in a separate bowl for them sothey can have some after the party.
I forgot to make this ahead of time, but people went crazy for it anyway. I put the onions and red peppers in my food processor for a few seconds, then added the olives, garlic and a handful of cilantro and processed until it was finely chopped. It was super easy to make this way.
This is an outstanding recipe! I altered slightly, but only by using half the oil and corn, I used red onion and adding two tomatoes This will definitely continue to be a go to salsa recipe for me.
Excellent salsa. People were begging for the recipe. Especially good for guests who can't take the heat.
Excellent and healthy!! I used a 15 ounce can of olives because I love them and just used canned corn as well (rinsed them both to rid some salt). I used regular vinegar since I didn't have cider. Ate this over a couple days as a wrap. So good.
Absolutely stunning! I used the salsa to accompany Sante Fe Tuna Steaks. The salsa beautifully tops off the meal with a refreshing twist. Definitely a keeper!
Best salsa ever! only thing I changed was instead of the oregano I used cilantro like others suggessted! So good!!!
wonderful!! I,too, followed other reader's suggestions, and used cilantro instead of oregano. Use the best olive oil you can afford..it will be well worth it.
A friend sent me the link to this recipe. It just so happened I needed an appetizer for a get together I was going to, so I made this. WOW! It was a big hit, everyone wanted the recipe. Great fresh taste, good enough to just eat by itself...forget the chips and use as a little side salad..or top your burger, chicken, wrap or use your imagination. I did use chopped fresh cilantro instead of the oregano. Just a personal preference as I'm a huge fan of cilantro. You can't go wrong with this one!
What a great salsa. I think I will try half of the lemon juice and half lime for a stronger citrus flavor. Wonderful summer recipe that is light and tasty!
Salsa had a nice flavor. I used canned corn and left out the olives. I also substituted cilantro for the oregano. Very colorful. Next time I might add in some diced tomatoes too.
I love this avocado salsa. It is tangy, refreshing and provides an interesting melange of flavours and textures. The avocado is the binding element of the recipe. It seems to balance the tanginess from the other ingredients and provides a counter smoothness to the salsa. Great party food.
First time and it was yum. I don't like the strong flavor of onions so I rinsed my chopped onions and then added to the dish. I would make this again. Thank you for sharing.
Everyone raves about this recipe when I make it and I get lots of requests for the recipe. The only change I make is to add a can of rinsed black beans and I add lots of cilantro. So Yummy!
This was great. Used white corn and added a can of black beans, some jalapeno and a little cilantro. It was devoured
I've taken this recipe to gatherings twice, and it's always a big hit! I make the following adjustments: Substitute 1/3 c. fresh cilantro chopped for the oregano Add one serrano pepper Add 1 t. cumin Add a full t. of salt Fantastic!
Just awesome! I sliced up cherry tomatoes in place of the red pepper, added some fresh lime juice and also used fresh cilantro in place of oregano. The second time I made it I let it marinate for a full 24 hours and it brought the flavors out even more. My family just raves about this one!
Yum! I used one can of corn, no olives, half a can of black beans, a healthy dash of cumin, and just a dash of salt. You definitely need to let it marinate in the fridge for a little while...but the wait is worth it!
Good but not great, missed the mark as far as top notch flavor for us. I tasted it and had to spice it up some more. Did like it afterwards and will use it again.
This is the best stuff! I made it for an anniversary party and it was a huge hit. My family asks for it now for every event!
This is one of the freshest "summery" salsas I've ever made! My family finished it off in no time and asked for it again the following weekend! I've traded out 1/2 the red bell pepper for 1/2 of an orange one for more of a festive look, and it's still great.
This was very good except next time I will use 1/2 the amount of corn and maybe add some tomatoes
I have made this more times then I can count and it is a hit every time. My husband is always asking for it.
An appetizing and colorful recipe, and a great alternative to regular tomato-based salsas! I made a lot of the suggested adjustments to this salsa (added diced tomatoes, subbed drained black beans for olives, subbed cilantro for oregano, lime juice for lemon [it was all I had]) and it was quite good. The guy loved it w/ tortilla chips. Oh, except for the fact that it made my fridge smell like a million onions had rained down on it. I'll use less of those next time.
I made this for an Easter picnic and it was a SMASH hit! I personally thought it could have used a little less olive oil. Also, since I don't do red bell pepper, I chopped roma tomato for the red element. The stuff was gone quick! The prep time was well worth the rave reviews I got.
Absolutely delicious! I love the marinated veggies with the freshness of the avocado. I'm not a huge olive fan so I substituted 1/2 a can of black beans for the 2nd can of olives. Letting the salsa marinate is key!
I used a can of Mexicorn (it already has red and green bell pepper in it). I also used the cilantro as suggested, and put in a can of black beans and some tomatoes. It was excellent!
SUPER GOOD AND FANCY! I made it for Thankgiving to eat before dinner, everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. Like others suggested I used 2/3 can drained canned corn, cilantro instead of oregno, and half the olives. Watch the serving count-I made way too much (32 servings) but not a drop wasted :)
So good - I made this for my cousin and husband, they really enjoyed it as did I. I did have to add more salt and pepper and I omitted the olives. Not a big olive fan. This was very tasty.
Everybody who tries this salsa asks for the recipe. The only changes I make are to omit the red pepper and substitute chopped roma tomatoes. I also chop bottled jalapeno slices and add a little of the juice. Great recipe!
