Photo: Victor ProtasioThe author of theSouthern Living Party Cookbooksays this quick dip will be the “hit of any gathering”Elizabeth Heiskell’s Tomato & Avocado Salsa1½ lbs. tomatoes, diced¾ 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 chopped½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more leaves for garnish¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)2 Tbsp. olive oil1½ tsp. kosher salt½ tsp. ground cumin¼ tsp. black pepperGently 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.Serves: 8Active time: 15 minutesTotal time: 15 minutes

Photo: Victor Protasio

People Food - Red Carpet Issue - Elizabeth HeiskellTomato & Avocado Salsa with Blue Corn Chips

The author of theSouthern Living Party Cookbooksays this quick dip will be the “hit of any gathering”Elizabeth Heiskell’s Tomato & Avocado Salsa1½ lbs. tomatoes, diced¾ 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 chopped½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more leaves for garnish¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)2 Tbsp. olive oil1½ tsp. kosher salt½ tsp. ground cumin¼ tsp. black pepperGently 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.Serves: 8Active time: 15 minutesTotal time: 15 minutes

The author of theSouthern Living Party Cookbooksays this quick dip will be the “hit of any gathering”

Elizabeth Heiskell’s Tomato & Avocado Salsa

1½ lbs. tomatoes, diced¾ 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 chopped½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more leaves for garnish¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)2 Tbsp. olive oil1½ tsp. kosher salt½ tsp. ground cumin¼ tsp. black pepper

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.

Serves: 8Active time: 15 minutesTotal time: 15 minutes

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