Avocado Pico de Gallo "Cocktail"

Serves 6 (about 4 cups)
Vegan

2 medium-sized tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup chopped cilantro, plus 6 small sprigs for garnish
3 green onions, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 tsp)
1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 medium sized avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
1 15-oz. can hearts of palm, drained, thinly sliced
2 T fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp salt

Combine tomatoes, chopped cilantro, green onions, garlic and jalapeno in medium bowl. Add avocado, hearts of palm, lime juice and salt; gently toss to mix.

Spoon pico de gallo mixture into 6 martini glasses, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro.

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