Fit for a Queen Avocado Salsa!

Yes, even royalty loves salsa! This is a lovely dish put together by the Epicurean Queens. We each ordained a royal ingredient to make this an epicurean delight! Each member of our team represents an ingredient in the recipe: Scarlett - peppers because she can be firey or sweet__ Sharon123 - avocados because she grew up in South Florida where they grow and she loves them!__ BakinBaby - salt and pepper because it's the color of her hair(sometimes!) cookiedog - lemon juice becauses she's tart!__ LifeisGood - corn because she can be corny__ Paula - cumin because she's from the southwest-Texas__ jellyko - Mexican oregano becausse she loves Mexican food__ Sarah in New York -parsley/cilantro because it's green and she's Irish!__ CaliforniaJan - tomatoes because after loosing almost 60 pounds in the last 8 months I'm one HOT tomato!! __ CarolAT - garlic cloves because I like to "kick it up a notch".

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 4 cups, about

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup tomatoes, diced (optional for those who don't care for tomatoes-see note in directions)
• 1⁄2 cup corn kernel (fresh or frozen)
• 1⁄2 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1  red bell pepper, chopped
• 1  small red onion, finely chopped (or use green onions)
• 4 -6  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  slices green chili peppers, chopped (optional-use more or less depending on heat desired)
• 1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped (or cilantro)
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1  tablespoon  balsamic vinegar
• 1  teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4  ripe avocados, diced

Directions

1. In a large bowl mix tomatoes, corn, olives, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, green chile peppers and parsley.
2. In a small bowl mix olive oil, lemon juice, vinegars, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Pour into the tomato/corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 4 hours, or overnight if desired.
3. Just before serving, stir in avocados and toss. Serve with chips, crackers, bread, or toasted pita bread! Enjoy!
4. Note:
5. If you wish to omit the tomatoes, just use 1/2 more cup of the corn instead.