Enhanced Corn and Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

• Corn kernels (2 cups, cooked (fresh or frozen))
• Avocado (2 ripe, diced)
• Tomato (1 medium, diced)
• Red onion (1/4 cup, finely chopped)
• Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Lime juice (2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon, or to taste)
• Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon, or to taste)
• Jalapeno (1 small, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat))

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked corn kernels, diced avocado, diced tomato, finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped jalapeno.
2. Drizzle the freshly squeezed lime juice over the mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
3. Gently toss all the ingredients together using a spatula until well combined, being careful not to mash the avocado.
4. Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning with more salt, black pepper, or lime juice if needed.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Before serving, gently stir the salsa to recombine any ingredients that may have settled. Serve with tortilla chips or as a vibrant topping for grilled chicken, fish, or tacos.