Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4
Main ingredient: Avocado

Ingredients:
1/4 Cup Finely chopped white onion (slice and let sit on ice cubes for five minutes to reduce onion ness)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 Tbsp Finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 tsp salt
1 California Avocado, halved
1/4 Cup Coarsely chopped tomato

Optional:
Black pepper
Lime juice

Instructions:
1. Combine half the onion, half the jalapeno, and half the cilantro in a mortar or food processor.
2. Add about 1/3 teaspoon salt, then grind or pulse into a smooth paste. Transfer to a serving bowl.
3. Cut avocado in half lengthwise, remove and discard pit.
4. Make crosshatch incisions in avocado pulp with a paring knife.
5. Scoop pulp out with a spoon; combine with onion mixture. Mix well.
6. Stir in remaining onion, jalapeno, and cilantro; gently mix in tomatoes.
7. Adjust seasoning with salt and serve immediately.

A little bit of black pepper and a teaspoon of lime juice adds a bit more flavor.