You might recall a post here last month about the Amazing Avocado, along with a favorite family recipe. At the time, I was submitting the recipe to an avocado recipe contest (with a grand prize of $5000). Now, a month later, I am happy to announce (if you haven’t heard all of my tweeting and facebooking about it already) that I was chosen as one of the 8 US finalists, to represent the Washington DC area.
Earlier this week, voting commenced. And this is where you come in. If I’m going to stand a chance to get the $5000 grand prize, I need daily votes from everyone and their cat. Each email address can vote once per day. I wouldn’t beg quite so much if there wasn’t $5000 involved. But there is, and I am begging.
Plus, the recipe just happens to be AMAZING. This is not just some recipe I pulled off google and posted on my blog. It is a true favorite, and everyone who tries it is hooked. Trust me.
Fresh Corn and Avocado Salsa
….The salsa that’s as full of variety as the Washington DC region!
1 can corn, drained
1 can black eyed peas, drained
2-3 tomatoes, chopped
fresh cilantro, to taste, chopped (after it’s chopped, mine comes out to about 2-3 Tbsp)
1-2 bunches green onion, chopped
2 avocadoes, chopped
Dry Italian dressing, prepared (or about 3/4 to 1 cup bottled dressing)* Add all chopped ingredients to a large bowl. Mix the Italian dressing in a separate container, then add all at once to the bowl. Mix gently but thoroughly.
* For a spicier salsa, add chopped jalapenos to taste.
* Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping to just about anything….quesadillas, chicken, salads….
What is your favorite way to eat an avocado?
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Laura, you look so adorable on the baseball card, lol.
I just voted and printed out the recipe, I love, love, love avocado but don’t have many good recipes so this is perfect (plus I don’t have to feel guilty when I snack on this *giggle*) I’ll subscribe to the RSS so just give us daily reminders to vote and I will each day. Unfortunately, my cat won’t be able to….sorry.
Yes! Good thing. :) Thanks for voting!!
Don’t worry. I’ll keep tweeting. Just keep your eyes open for the tweets, :) Thanks for voting!
When I entered, I had no idea I’d get picked as one of the 8 finalists. It’s been pretty cool, I must say!!
I really do hate begging, but $5000 IS kinda worth it. :) THanks for the support!
Yay! You are awesome! Thanks for voting and feel free to vote again. :)
Ditto. I love avocados on sandwiches and burgers. It was a sad day when my family started liking guacamole….because it meant I didn’t get to hog it all myself!
Ahh! Thanks! Let me know if you try it. It’s SO yummy!
Yep! I’ve been in the DC area now for 12+ years! We’ll have to chat about the specifics. :) Thanks for voting! You can do it everyday!
Thanks for voting! I am not all that happy with my baseball card…but my husband likes it so I guess I shouldn’t complain! ;)
Good thing I have FIVE email addresses!!
You keep tweeting, that will keep reminding this very forget full follower and I’ll be able to act. I don’t do the cooking in the house but I have printed the recipe and handed it to the hubby – I says it looks great – I said duh that’s why I printed it :-)
Hey, congrats! I entered the Pillbury Bake-Off this year (I know, long shot, right?) so I know what it’s like to want to win a recipe contest! My cat is right here, so we are going to vote.
hey, i would be begging if only $500 is involved. this is a very special opportunity and you do what you need to do to get those votes!
(love the recipe, by the way.)
I voted 3 times ;) That recipe looks delicious. I love guacamole and I bet I could put it on just about anything, it’s kind of like my ranch :)
I love avocados sliced on a burger or sandwich, in salads and salsas, guacamole, of course, and plain! In anything and everything! I voted for you, and will try to remember to keep voting.
I voted for you! I have yet to try it, but that recipe just sounds amazing! I love avocados, so will have to try it out! Good luck!!!
i didn’t realize you were in the DC area [like myself!] i will definitely vote for you AND make your avacado/corn salsa! YUM!
I just voted and printed out your recipe! And look at you on a baseball card! :) We love avocados in this house. I started giving them to my kids as a finger food when they were toddlers, and still they can’t get enough of ’em. Can’t wait to try this recipe! Good luck!!! I’ll be sure to vote again. :)