Perfect Pairings – Cilantro and Lime

One of my favorite flavor combinations is fresh cilantro and lime.  The pair of flavors, when added to a dish, provide a bright and fresh taste that really wakes up your taste buds.  I find myself adding these ingredients to lots of my recipes, especially in the spring.  So, throughout the week, I thought I would share a few of my current favorites using cilantro and lime!

When I think of cilantro and lime, the first thing that pops into my head is guacamole.   Just like onions, celery, and green peppers are the Cajun trinity of vegetables, I think cilantro, lime, and avocado should be considered the Mexican trinity.  Granted, I am not Mexican, so no one really cares what I think!  I do use the three ingredients quite often, though – and I will take any chance I get to make guacamole.

Often when I make guacamole, I leave it chunky – almost like a guacamole salad. It can be eaten as a dip with tortilla chips, or served as a topping for quesadillas, fajitas, or tortilla soup. Sometimes I just eat it plain with a spoon!

Guacamole:

  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • Juice from 1 lime,
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Pinch of Kosher salt

Combine the avocado, tomato, and onion in a small bowl.  Squeeze the lime over the mixture, stirring to coat evenly.  Add the cilantro and salt and stir to combine.

One comment

  1. jenn says:

    Perfect combination indeed. With the guacamole and chip alone, I’d be happy.

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