Our Registered Dietitian, Kelly Hall, put together two recipes that highlight fresh flavors and ingredients.
Celebrate this Thursday and all through summer with these fresh and flavorful dips. They’re perfect as an appetizer, a snack, or to compliment meals.
Salsa
3 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons chopped fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Stir the tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Serve.
Guacamole
2 ripe avocados
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ripe tomato, chopped
1 lime, juiced
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Peel and mash avocados in a medium serving bowl. Stir in onion, garlic, tomato, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Tip: You can use homemade or store bought salsa in place of the onion and tomato.
