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Servings: 20
Nutritional information per 2 tablespoon serving
- 41 calories
- 3 g total fat
- 0 g saturated fat
- 0 g transfat
- 2 g monounsaturated fat
- 0 mg cholesterol
- 62 mg sodium
- 3 g total carbohydrate
- 2 g dietary fiber
- 1 g total sugars
- 1 g protein
Ingredients
- 5 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 3 avocados, cubed
- ½ chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ lime, juiced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, avocados, red onion, cilantro and garlic. Add lime juice. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Mix well and serve.
Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.
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