South-of-the-Border Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

• 1 dozen large hard-cooked eggs, peeled
• 1 small ripe avocado, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle juice
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon dry Ranch dressing mix
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1/2 cup mild salsa

Preparation

1. 1. Slice eggs in half lengthwise; carefully remove yolks, keeping egg white halves intact.
2. 2. Mash together yolks and avocado in a medium bowl. Stir in green onions and next 3 ingredients until smooth. Spoon yolk mixture evenly into egg white halves. Sprinkle evenly with chili powder, if desired. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Dollop with salsa just before serving.
3. Cathy Dodson, Knoxville, Tennessee