ABC Salsa

Sitting in the teachers' lounge, I look across the table and see a wonderfully colorful bowl of goodness.  I left that school over 10 years ago and I did not stay in contact with Mrs. Coleman, but I did keep her recipe. I don't know what she called it, but I named it ABC salsa, because of the ingredients.  It's fresh, quick, and a big hit at get togethers. (even if they are only in a faculty lounge)

Ingredients:

• 2 Hass avocados
• 1 can of black beans
• 1 can of white corn
• 1 can of Mexican Rotel tomatoes
• 1 lime, freshly squeezed
• Handful of fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

 Directions:

1. Cut the avocado into small bite size pieces
2. Drain the water from the corn and rinse the black beans
3. In a medium bowl, with a cover, combine the avocado, corn, black beans, Rotel, lime juice and cilantro
4. Stir all ingredients and refrigerate for several hours
5. Serve with corn chips

 Tips and Tricks:

• I serve this salsa with Tostitos Scoops or Fritos Scoops.
• I run the can of Rotel through the food processor.  I don’t like the large chunks of tomatoes, but this step is NOT necessary.
• Some people are not cilantro fans.  I LOVE cilantro and I think it brightens this salsa, but it is good with or without.