Tomato and Avocado Salsa
Recipe from Family Circle

Chopped avocado cools the heat in this fresh tomato salsa recipe. Serve it with chips as an appetizer or with grilled meats as a sauce.


Tomato and Avocado Salsa

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Ingredients
  • 2 
    ripe tomatoes (about 12 ounces), cored and finely chopped
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  • 1/4  cup
    finely chopped red onion
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  • 1/4 
    of a jalapeno chile, finely diced
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  • 1/4  cup
    finely chopped cilantro
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  • 1 to 2  tablespoons
    fresh lime juice
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  • 1  tablespoon
    grated lime zest
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 1  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1 
    ripe avocado, halved lengthwise and pit removed
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    Tortilla chips for serving
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Directions
1.
In a small bowl, mix together tomato, red onion, jalapeno and cilantro; set aside. Add lime juice and zest, olive oil and salt to tomato mixture; stir to combine.
2.
With the tip of a knife, score each half of the avocado flesh into a small dice and scoop out with a spoon. Gently fold into tomato mixture. If not serving immediately, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the salsa and refrigerate. Stir before serving.

Nutrition information
Calories 60, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 264 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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