Pico de Guac
by Pati Jinich
INGREDIENTS
- 1 EA Cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced (about 1 pound)
- 4 EA Tomatillos, husked, thoroughly rinsed, diced (about 1/2 pound)
- 1 EA Tart green apple, such as Granny Smith, rinsed, diced (about 1/2 pound)
- 2 EA Celery sticks, thoroughly rinsed, cleaned off strings, thinly sliced
- 1/2 C. Red onion, diced
- 1-2 EA. Jalapeño or Serrano chiles, or to taste, seeding optional, minced
- 1/2 C. Cilantro, chopped, leaves and upper part of stems
- 1/2 C. Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 T. Olive oil
- 2 t. Kosher or coarse sea salt, or to taste
- 3 EA. Avocados From Mexico, ripe, halved, pitted, meat scooped out and diced
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the avocados and mix well.
- When it is all thoroughly combined, incorporate the avocados and gently mix.
- Serve immediately or you may cover and chill until ready to serve.