Border Guacamole

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5 ripe avocados, preferably Haas

6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 medium red onion, diced

4 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded and finely diced

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Lettuce, shredded for serving

Sliced tomatoes drizzled with Cracked Black Pepper Garnish, recipe follows

SALSA FRESCA

4 medium ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and finely diced

1/4 red onion, minced

2 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded if desired and minced

1 bunch cilantro, leaves only chopped

2 tablespoons lime juice

3/4 teaspoon salt

Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

CRACKED BLACK PEPPER GARNISH

2 tablespoons cracked black pepper

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon salt