Editor's note: This recipe was included with two others from our roundup of great cookbooks for Dad.
There are more than 80 varieties of the avocado fruit, with the Hass variety responsible for 85 percent of production. The Hass avocado was discovered by a California postman named Rudolf Hass. Avocados are rich in unsaturated fats, contain no cholesterol, and are packed with dietary fiber and vitamins such as folic acid, A, B6, C, thiamin, and riboflavin. And for good measure, this salsa adds honey, mango, strawberries, and citrus juices to complete the healthy affair.
Do not store unripe fruit in the refrigerator. To ripen avocados, place them in a brown paper bag at room temperature for 2 to 5 days, keeping them away from direct sunlight. To hurry up the ripening process, add an apple or a banana to the bag.
