Pico de Gallo with Avocado - California Avocados

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Total Time: 10 min

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Prep Time: 10 min

This pico de gallo salsa recipe is extra delicious with the addition of Fresh California Avocado.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, cored and diced 1 red jalapeño chile, or more to taste, seeded and minced 1/4 cup minced red onion 1 Tbsp. minced cilantro, optional 2 Tbsp. Fresh lemon or lime juice 1/2 tsp. sea salt, or to taste 1 As needed ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and diced

Combine the tomatoes, pepper, jalapeño, cilantro (if using) and lemon or lime juice. Taste and season with sea salt to taste.
Gently fold diced avocado into the tomato mixture and serve.

Variations: Serrano chile may be used instead of the jalapeño, or for a milder flavor substitute a little red or yellow bell pepper.
Serving Suggestion: Serve Fresh California Avocado Pico de Gallo salsa with warm tortilla chips, or use to top grilled meats, fish or chicken.

Beverage Pairing: Try with this tasty Avorita cocktail.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.