Dr. D's Killer Salsa

There are a lot of different ways to prepare salsa; this recipe puts a twist on the classic Mexican food item with the addition of avocado.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 151 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 avocado, mashed
• 1.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup tomato sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Dust the onion mixture with cayenne pepper and transfer to a bowl; set aside to cool.

Step 2

Toss avocado, tomato sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, coriander, and cilantro together in a large bowl. Add onion mixture and gently mix to combine.

Step 3

Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until cool, at least 1 hour.