Active Time

　　35 min

　　Total Time

　　35 min

　　This is the sort of food that seems too messy for a picnic. But a jar captures the juicy flavors of a Mexican shrimp cocktail.

Ingredients

　　2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 cup)

　　1/4 cup chopped white onion

　　1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

　　1 to 2 teaspoons chopped fresh serrano chile, including seeds

　　2 tablespoons ketchup

　　2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided

　　1 pound peeled cooked shrimp, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

　　2 (6- to 8-ounces) firm-ripe avocados

　　2 cups shredded green cabbage

　　1/2 cup coarsely crumbled tortilla chips

　　Equipment: 4 (16-ounces) wide jars or containers with lids

　　Accompaniment: tortilla chips

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　　Cooks' note:

　　Assembled jars, without crumbled chips, can be chilled up to 6 hours. Add chips and serve at room temperature.