GUACAMOLE   

EVENT: Mexican Fiesta

SERVES: 10 – 12 people

An appetizer and garnish for the Corn Cakes and Veggie Tacos.

 

Ingredients

10 – 12 avocados, peeled and chopped into chunks (retain 3 – 4 avocado pits)

2 jalapenos, finely minced

1 cup chopped red tomatoes

1 cup chopped cilantro

Juice of 2 limes

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Directions

1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Taste for seasoning.

2. Place the avocado pits into the guacamole, cover and store in the refrigerator.

A NOTE: If not making corn cakes or veggie tacos, decrease the avocados to eight and the jalapenos to 1 1/2.

FRESH MANGO SALSA

EVENT: Mexican Fiesta

SERVES: 10 – 12 people

 

Ingredients

4-5 cups diced fresh mango

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced

3/4 cup finely minced cilantro

1/2 cup minced red onion

Juice of one lime

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well.

 

 

PICO DE GALLO

EVENT: Mexican Fiesta

SERVES: 10 – 12 people

Ingredients

2 cups chopped red tomatoes

1/4 cup diced white onions

2 tablespoon chopped cilantro

1 teaspoon minced jalapeno

Salt and pepper to taste

Balsamic vinegar to taste (optional)

Directions

1. Mix all the ingredients. Taste for salt, pepper and spice. Adjust if needs more of either.