Zesty Guacamole
Original recipe yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:
• 2 medium to large ripe avocados cut in half, pitted
• 1/2 lemon, grated peel and juice
• 3 Tablespoons chopped green onion
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons red or green prepared or bottled salsa or a few drops of 1/4 teaspoons garlic salt

DIRECTIONS:
1. With spoon, scoop avocado pulp in bowl.
2. With fork, coarsely mash avocado with lemon peel and juice. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3. Cover and chill briefly or serve at room temperature with cucumbers, jicama, sweet bell peppers and zucchini, or baked tortilla chips.
4. Garnish with lemon and avocado slices and cilantro leaves, if desired.

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