Chunky Salad with Avocado & Cilantro

    • 4 large or 5 small plum tomatoes chopped
    • 3 avocados, chopped
    • 1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise then sliced
    • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 lemon, juiced
    • 2 to 3 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
    • salt & pepper, to taste

optional: black olives, artichoke quarters

-Place the chopped tomatoes, chopped avocados (pits removed!) cucumber slices

and chopped cilantro into a large bowl. (Optional: add olives and artichoke quarters.)

-Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, and toss to coat.

-Sprinkle with onion powder, season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss once more.

-Serve immediately.