Avocado Bruschetta

By nancyshield

Kelly Shield

Ingredients

• 2 avocados,cubed
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 36 French baguette slices
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• (Tiger sauce can be used. Any cayenne-based hot sauce can substitute).

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 10 ingredients in a bowl; toss gently to combine. Cover and chill 2 hours.

Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and salt. Place bread slices on a baking sheet, and brush evenly with olive oil mixture. Bake at 350 for 12 minutes or until toasted; cool.

Top each toast evenly with avocado mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving. Makes 3 dozen.