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Avocado-Orange Salsa





Yields
MAKES: About 5 cups

 1 1/2 pounds oranges
 2 avocados (about 1 lb. total)
 1 cup diced (1/4 in.) English cucumber
 1/2 cup minced red onion
 2 tablespoons lime juice
 1 to 2 teaspoons chipotle chile purée (see below)
  Salt
Step 1
1

Cut ends off oranges, then cut off peels and outer membranes and discard. Slice oranges 1/2 inch thick, then cut into cubes, discarding seeds. Place in a bowl.

Step 2
2

Pit, peel, and dice avocados; add to oranges. Add cucumber, onion, lime juice, and chipotle purée and salt to taste; mix gently.

Step 3
3

To make chipotle chile purée, whirl the contents of a 7-ounce can of chipotle chiles (including sauce) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Scrape into a plastic container and store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Step 4
4

Nutritional infomation per 1/4 cup.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 42Calories from Fat 57
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g4%

Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 64mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 6.5g3%

Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Protein 0.8g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.