Appetizer #2: Salsa Fresca

Oldie, but a goodie! If I have come to a party of yours in the last 5 years, I have probably made this yummy healthy salsa served with tortilla chips. Its easy and again, never gets left uneaten!

Ingredients:

1 large tomato, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1-2 ripe avocados, diced
1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)
1 can black beans
1 can sliced olives, drained
1 can shoepeg or mexicorn (can use fresh corn if you prefer)
handful of fresh cilanto, chopped
olive oil
lime juice
salt and pepper to taste

Put all chopped and canned ingredients together. Drizzle with a generous amount of olive oil and lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let sit for at least an hour or so before serving and always serve at room temperature with tortilla chips of any kind, although scoops help people enjoy the chunkiness!

Notes on this dish: don't get too down if you can't use fresh cilantro or any other fresh ingredients. It will still taste okay...what salsa doesn't taste good? However, fresh ingredients do give best results. If you don't like olives or something else, leave them out!! Enjoy!