- 2 ripe Hass avocados – peeled, pitted and cut into 1/4 inch dice
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 6 plum tomatoes, seeded, finely diced
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Chipotle puree (see method below), or rocoto paste to taste
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (leaves and stems), chopped
- In a large bowl, combine the avocados, cranberries, red onion, tomatoes, and tomato juice.
- Gently stir, with a wooden spoon or your hand, just until blended. Gently stir in the chipotle puree or rocoto paste, lime juice.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Let sit for about 20 minutes, and then stir in the cilantro and serve. Or, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Return to room temperature and stir in the cilantro just before serving