Ingredients

• 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

Directions

• 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