Sun-Dried Tomato-Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

• 1/2 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 6)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 1/4 cups diced plum tomato
• 3/4 cup diced peeled avocado (about 1 large)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• Basil sprigs (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine the sun-dried tomatoes and boiling water in a small bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Drain and chop.
2. Combine sun-dried tomatoes, plum tomato, and next 9 ingredients (plum tomato through garlic) in a bowl; stir well. Serve with pork or chicken; garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.