Heart of Palm Salsa (aka Avocado Pico de Gallo “Cocktail”)

By klgettins

Ingredients

• 2 medium-size tomatoes, diced
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, plus 6 small sprigs for garnish
• 3 green onions, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 tsp.)
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1 medium-size avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
• 1 15-oz. can hearts of palm, drained, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine tomatoes, chopped cilantro, green onions, garlic and jalapeño in medium bowl.
2. Add avocado, hearts of palm, lime juice and salt; gently toss to mix.
3. Serve with tortilla chips or spoon mixture into 6 martini glasses, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro.