Fit for a Queen Avocado Salsa! |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Yes, even royalty loves salsa! This is a lovely dish put together by the Epicurean Queens. We each ordained a royal ingredient to make this an epicurean delight! Each member of our team represents an ingredient in the recipe: Scarlett - peppers because she can be firey or sweet__ Sharon123 - avocados because she grew up in South Florida where they grow and she loves them!__ BakinBaby - salt and pepper because it's the color of her hair(sometimes!) cookiedog - lemon juice becauses she's tart!__ LifeisGood - corn because she can be corny__ Paula - cumin because she's from the southwest-Texas__ jellyko - Mexican oregano becausse she loves Mexican food__ Sarah in New York -parsley/cilantro because it's green and she's Irish!__ CaliforniaJan - tomatoes because after loosing almost 60 pounds in the last 8 months I'm one HOT tomato!! __ CarolAT - garlic cloves because I like to kick it up a notch . Ingredients:
1/2 cup tomato, diced (optional for those who don't care for tomatoes-see note in directions) |
1/2 cup corn kernel (fresh or frozen) |
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, drained |
1 red bell pepper, chopped |
1 small red onion, finely chopped (or use green onions) |
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced |
2 slices green chili peppers, chopped (optional-use more or less depending on heat desired) |
1/4 cup parsley, chopped (or cilantro) |
1/3 cup olive oil |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar |
1 teaspoon dried mexican oregano |
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional) |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
4 ripe avocados, diced |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl mix tomatoes, corn, olives, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, green chile peppers and parsley.
2. In a small bowl mix olive oil, lemon juice, vinegars, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Pour into the tomato/corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 4 hours, or overnight if desired.
3. Just before serving, stir in avocados and toss. Serve with chips, crackers, bread, or toasted pita bread! Enjoy!
4. Note:.
5. If you wish to omit the tomatoes, just use 1/2 more cup of the corn instead.
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