Tomato and Avocado Salsa

This is one of my quick favourite salad recipes. When I live in London I actually didn't like tomatoes, somehow I always ended up with tasteless watery tomatoes, but after some time and experience, I learnt a few things about how to check for tasty juicy ripe tomatoes.

Here are my checkpoints, these are just according to my personal experience.

Colour -I find the redder they are the better.

Size - I always choose small-medium sized tomatoes.

Smell - Ripe tomatoes usually have a tomato fragrance, if they have absolutely no smell I don't take them.

Country of Origin -In my dreams when I have a garden I wish to grow my own but for now, I try to buy locally produced organic if it's off-season I tend to go for tomatoes from Italy.

Ingredients

• 4 medium Tomatoes, seeded and diced

• 1 cup chopped onion

• 1 small chilli (optional)

• 1 medium firm but ripe Avocados

• 4 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 tablespoons of lime juice or1drop lime essential oil.

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped.

Instructions

1. Add diced tomatoes, Avocado, cilantro and chopped onions (and chilli if you are using it) to a bowl and mix thoroughly.

2. If you will use lime essential oil, in a separate small bowl or cup add olive oil and use the toothpick method to add the lime essential oil, after adding to the salsa.

3. If you will use lime juice you can add the olive oil and lime juice straight to your salsa and mix

4. Last but not least add the ground black pepper and salt to adjust according to taste.

5. Serve as a side or on a nice piece of sourdough bread. Yum.

Health benefits of Lime Essential oil

Limes are frequently used in entrées and beverages for their fresh, citrus flavor. Due to its high limonene content, Lime provides internal cleansing benefits* and can be diffused to help purify the air. It’s also an effective and natural surface cleaner. Lime is known for its ability to uplift, balance, and energize. Lime is frequently used in facial and body cleansers for its purifying properties and uplifting scent.

Primary Benefits

• Supports healthy immune function*

• Positively affects mood with stimulating and refreshing properties

• Used as an aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser*

• Promotes emotional balance and well-being

So there you go a wonderful easy healthy salsa recipe that takes just 10 mins to whip up. Enjoy!

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Oil safety

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying the product.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are ill, you should always consult a physician.