Apple & Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 Granny Smith apple, diced 
• 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
• ½ cup diced red pepper
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ teaspoon lime zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Keep covered and chilled until ready to serve. Use as a topping for turkey burgers or tacos, as a snack with baked tortilla chips, or as a side to grilled chicken, fish or pork.

Variations & Tips

• Use yellow or white onion in place of red onion. You could also use green onions (scallions) instead.
• Substitute lemon juice for lime juice.
• Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeno for a spicier salsa.
• Season with ½ teaspoon minced garlic, garlic powder, chili powder, or cumin, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

YIELD: 6 servings (about ½ cup per serving)

Calories: 78 per serving, Carbohydrates: 8.6g, Fiber: 3.5g, Sugar: 3.8g (0g added sugar), Protein: 1g, Fat: 5g, Saturated fat: 0.7g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 101mg

SOURCE: adapted from MyRecipes.org

Watch the cooking demo video below for extra tips and guidance!