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- Course: Appetizer, Snack
- Skill Level: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
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Can be made ahead of time.
Guacamole Salsa
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Sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, as in this cross between a spicy vegetable salsa and a traditional guacamole. Beware: you’ll love this crunchy dip. When I first prepared it, a few friends and I quickly consumed the whole bowl and wanted more. Crisp tortilla chips and some frosty margaritas, chilled beer, or wine are just right with this, followed by Tequila-Lime Grilled Shrimp and Cuban black beans.
If you’re not having margaritas or well-chilled beer, something light and frivolous would be nice here, such as an off-dry riesling, a chenin blanc, or a geworztraminer.
Yield :
Makes 4 cups
Ingredients
- 2 large tomatoes (about 1 pound), peeled, seeded, and finely diced
- ½ medium red sweet pepper, diced (about ½ cup)
- ½ medium yellow sweet pepper, diced (about ½ cup)
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced (about ¾ cup)
- ½ cup corn kernels (from about 1 medium ear)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped (see note)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled, and cut into ½-inch dice
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
1. Combine all the ingredients except the avocado in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Spoon into a serving bowl. Just before serving, gently stir in the avocado and taste for seasoning. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
Notes
Advance Preparation: The salsa may be prepared up to 4 hours ahead through step 1 and refrigerated.When working with chilies, always wear rubber gloves. Wash the cutting surface and knife immediately afterward.
© 2000 Diane Rossen Worthington
Note from Cookstr's Editors
Nutritional information is based on 16 servings and includes 1/4 teaspoon of added salt.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving (% daily value)
32kcal (2%)
7mg (1%)
13mg (21%)
53mcg RAE (2%)
162mg
10mg
1g
1g
2g
4g
0mg (0%)
43mg (2%)
0g (1%)
2g (3%)
0mg (1%)
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