Quick Avocado & Corn Salsa

Directions

1. 1
   Place the salsa, corn, and cilantro in a bowl.
2. 2
   Slice the avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit.
3. 3
   Cut the avocado flesh into cubes in the shell by making crosshatch slices about 1/2 inch apart.
4. 4
   With a spoon, scoop out the avocado cubes into the bowl with the salsa and corn.
5. 5
   Mix well.
6. 6
   Add lime or lemon juice and salt to taste.
7. 7
   There are several methods for thawing frozen corn: Zap for a minute in a microwave oven, immerse in hot water (and then drain), let sit at room temperature for an hour or so, or thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
8. 8
   For extra-fresh flavor or to stretch the quantity, add a chopped ripe tomato.
9. 9
   Use as a topping for Black Beans with Pickled Red Onions (page 58) in place of the pickled onions, or as a colorful side for Chipotle Scrambled Eggs (page 84) or Chipotle Potato Salad (page 216).