Corn & Tomato Salsa

Corn & Tomato Salsa

Are you wondering what to do with the 2,387 tomatoes in your garden?!? 😉 Well, here is a wonderful fresh Salsa that’s quick and easy and oh, so fresh and healthy!!! I serve it over Salmon, Chicken, Baked Potatoes and Fresh Green Leaf Lettuce…the possibilities are endless! Enjoy 🙂

  • 1 – 1 1/2 Cup Fresh Tomatoes (Cut into bite-size pieces; )
  • 1 – 1 1/2 Cup Fresh Corn (Cut off of the cob; can use canned corn, if desired)
  • 1 Large Avocado (Cut into bite-size pieces)
  • 1 Large Lime (Juice and Zest)
  • Table Salt (to taste)
  • Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
  • Chile Powder (to taste)
  • 1 Small Vidalia Onion ((optional) chopped)
  1. Add all of the chopped ingredients to a large mixing bowl and gently toss with the Lime Juice and seasonings to taste. If not serving immediately, wait to cut up the Avocado right before serving so it doesn’t brown. Cover tightly with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. So yummy over Salmon!
Appetizers, Hors d’Oeuvres, Lunch, Salads, Side Dish, Snacks



Fresh Avocado Salsa

Fresh Avocado Salsa

This Avocado Salsa is amazing! It’s so fresh, healthy, easy to make and it pairs well with just about any meal…fish, turkey, chicken, pork, beef, potatoes, etc. It is SO yummy on top of Salmon, Turkey Burgers and Baked Potatoes! The possibilities are endless!!! Enjoy 🙂

  • 1 Large Avocado (Peeled, Pitted and cut into bite-size pieces)
  • 1 Green Onion (Chopped; use both green and white parts)
  • 1/2 Cup Tomatoes (Cut into bite-size pieces; I use Red, Orange and Yellow Cherry tomatoes, cut in half or into quarters)
  • 1 Large Lemon (Use Zest and Juice)
  1. In a medium bowl, gently combine all of the ingredients until well mixed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Serve on top of your favorite meat or veggie. It is wonderful with Salmon, Turkey Burgers and Baked Potatoes!

Note: This recipe was inspired by a Keto-Friendly recipe that one of my daughters found…Thank you to Amy Ramos for sharing the original recipe for this yummy Salmon and Avocado dish!!! We are forever indebted to you 🙂

Appetizers, Dinner, Hors d’Oeuvres, Lunch, Main Dish, Salads, Side Dish



Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Salmon with Avocado Salsa

This Salmon dish is SO fresh and easy to make! Our family eats Salmon 1-2 times per week, so I am always looking for new ways to prepare it…this one is a definite winner! The Avocado Salsa is very versatile and is great paired with fish, chicken, pork, turkey, beef, pasta, baked potatoes, etc. It is wonderful on top of a Turkey Burger! I hope you and your family/friends enjoy it as much as we do 🙂

Avocado Salsa Ingredients:

  • 1 Large Ripe Avocado (Peeled, pitted and cubed)
  • 1 Green Onion (thinly chopped)
  • 1/2 Cup Tomatoes (Diced; I use red, orange and yellow cherry tomatoes)
  • 1 Large Lemon (Zest and Juice)

Salmon Ingredients:

  • 1 Pound Fresh Salmon (Rinsed and patted dry with paper towels)
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Ground Cayenne Pepper

Making the Salsa:

  1. In a small/medium bowl, gently mix the chopped Avocado, Green Onions, Tomatoes, Lemon Zest and Lemon Juice. Refrigerate while preparing the Salmon.

Making the Salmon:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil, place salmon on the sheet and brush with the Olive Oil, being sure to completely coat the Salmon.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the spices and sprinkle evenly over the Salmon.
  4. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
  5. Serve topped with the fresh Avocado Salsa and your favorite veggies!

Note: This recipe was inspired by a Keto-Friendly recipe that one of my daughters found…Thank you to Amy Ramos for sharing the original recipe for this yummy Salmon and Avocado dish!!! We are forever indebted to you 🙂

Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish



Baked Turkey-Ranch Meatballs with Spicy Avocado Sauce (Gluten Free)

Baked Turkey-Ranch Meatballs with Spicy Avocado Sauce (Gluten Free)

Oh my goodness! These savory and slightly sweet meatballs paired with the spicy Avocado dipping sauce is out of this world!!! I always make a triple batch when I’m making any type of meatball, so I can freeze some for another busy night. However, after making a triple batch of these yummy meatballs, I didn’t have enough to freeze…my family LOVED them and not only went back for seconds, but thirds 🙂 I served this with a fresh salad, topped with cucumbers, strawberries and a store-bought Honey Poppy Seed dressing…delicious! I hope you enjoy 🙂

The Meatballs:

  • 3 lbs Ground Turkey
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 Cup Gluten Free Seasoned Bread Crumbs
  • 1/8 Cup + 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons (heaping) Ranch Dressing Powder Mix (I use Hidden Valley Ranch)
  • 1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar (I do not pack this)
  • 2-3 Pinches Ground Black Pepper

The Spicy Avocado Sauce:

  • 1 Large Ripe Avocado (seed removed and sliced into smaller pieces)
  • 2/3 Cup Mayonnaise (I use Hellmann’s Mayonnaise)
  • 2/3 Cup Buttermilk or Buttermilk Substitute (Since Buttermilk is difficult to find right now, you can make your own: pour 1 Tablespoon White Vinegar (or Lemon Juice) in a 1 Cup measuring cup, then add milk of your choice to fill remaining cup (I used Plain Rice Milk))
  • 3-4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 3 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • Dried Parsley (for sprinkling on top)

Making the Meatballs:

  1. Gather the meatball ingredients.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  3. Line 2-3 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the Turkey Meatball ingredients and mix very well, either with a fork or your hands.
  5. Using a 2″ cookie scooper (or spoon), scoop turkey mixture onto the prepared baking sheets (16 meatballs per sheet). You may either form the meatballs using your hands or just drop meatballs directly onto sheet using the cookie scooper.
  6. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until inside temperature measures 165 degrees (I usually cut the center-most meatball in half to check for any pinkness).

Making the Spicy Avocado Dipping Sauce:

  1. Gather the Avocado ingredients.
  2. While the meatballs are cooking, blend the Avocado ingredients (except for the Parsley) in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour into serving bowl and top with dried Parsley. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Once the meatballs are cooked, drizzle some Spicy Avocado Sauce over the tops and serve with your favorite veggie! Yum!!!

*Thank you to californiaavocado.com for sharing the Spicy Avocado Ranch Dressing recipe…I made a few minor adjustments 😉

Appetizers, Dinner, Hors d’Oeuvres, Lunch, Main Dish
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