Arizona Avocado Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Arizona Avocado Salad

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Chili Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Tabasco Sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Tomatoes
• Lettuce Leaves

How to Make Arizona Avocado Salad

1. Peel 1 large ripe tomato and carefully cut off the top, creating a lid.
2. Gently scoop out the tomato pulp, reserving about 2 tablespoons for the mixture (optional).
3. In a medium bowl, combine 2 ripe avocados (diced), 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1-2 jalapeños (finely minced, adjust to taste), 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 2-3 dashes Tabasco sauce (or to taste), and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gently mix until combined.
4. If desired, add the 2 tablespoons of reserved tomato pulp to the avocado mixture.
5. Carefully fill the hollowed-out tomato with the avocado mixture.
6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
7. Serve the stuffed tomato chilled on a bed of crisp lettuce. Garnish with extra chopped cilantro or a sprinkle of cotija cheese (optional).