Mexican-inspired · FROM THE FDR RECIPES KITCHEN

Tomato, pepper and avocado salsa

Name: Tomato, pepper and avocado salsa
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients: 3 Roma tomatoes, diced; Half a red bell pepper, diced; Half an orange bell pepper, diced; Half a sweet onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 1 tbsp lime juice, plus more to taste; 1 ripe avocado, diced; Hot sauce and salt, to taste

A chunky fresh salsa with sweet peppers and avocado. It is inspired by pico de gallo, with a softer, richer bite from the avocado.

No-cook20 minServes 6

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Tomato, pepper and avocado salsa — Serving photograph from the FDR Recipes archive. Our edited version may differ.

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Step by step

Step 1
Combine the tomatoes, peppers, onion, cilantro and garlic in a bowl.
Step 2
Add the lime juice and a little hot sauce and salt. Stir and taste.
Step 3
Fold in the avocado gently just before serving, then adjust the lime juice if needed.

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About this recipe

Adapted from archive recipe 818. The title identifies the extra peppers and avocado rather than presenting it as a single definitive traditional pico de gallo.

Edited for PotusPlate, October 2026. This home adaptation has not yet been kitchen-tested. The archive photograph illustrates the earlier version.

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