1 ripe avocado

cup chopped sweet red bell pepper

1/3 cup chopped onion

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

teaspoon salt

teaspoon ground red pepper

8 hot dogs, knockwurst, or other fully

cooked sausage

8 hot dog buns

cup brown mustard

To prepare Avocado Relish: Cut avocado lengthwise

around the pit; twist halves to separate and strike pit with

a knife blade; pull and remove. Gently scoop fl esh with

a spoon. Dice avocado (makes 1 cup). In a small bowl,

combine bell pepper, onion, vinegar, sugar, salt, and

ground red pepper; gently stir in avocado. Let stand one

hour before serving.

Meanwhile, preheat a countertop or charcoal grill;

cook hot dogs until hot and browned, about 5 minutes.

Spread cut sides of buns with mustard. Place hot dogs in

buns; spoon Avocado Relish on top. Serve with tortilla

chips, if desired.

Yield: 8 servings

Source: Avocados from Mexico

First Published August 29, 2006, 10:25 a.m.