Elizabeth Heiskell's Tomato and Avocado Salsa

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs. tomatoes, diced
• ¾ cup finely chopped red onion (from 1 small onion)
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and diced (about 2 cups)
• 1 large jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more leaves for garnish
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1½ tsp. kosher salt
• ½ tsp. ground cumin
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• Serves: 8

Preparation

Step 1

Gently toss together the tomatoes, red onion, avocados, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, cumin and black pepper in a medium bowl. Garnish with the cilantro leaves, if desired. Serve the salsa with tortilla chips.