National Guacamole Day Recipes

For those of you who do not know, I am obsessed with avocados! So, in honor of National Guacamole Day, the ladies in my office and I wanted to share our favorite guacamole recipes. Let us know which one you like best!

Joan

Mango Pomegranate Guacamole 

This recipe has a bright and fresh flavor, with the pomegranate seeds giving a tart little flavor burst along the way.

• 3 ripe avocados
• ½ cup diced mango
• 2 tbsp pomegranate arils, plus additional for topping
• ¼ cup pecans, roughly chopped
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• Pinch of kosher salt

Lindsay

Spicy Bacon Guacamole

People are putting bacon on and in everything nowadays, so why not try it in guacamole! 

• 3 ripe avocados
• 4 strips bacon
• 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 to 4 tablespoons drained jarred pickled jalapeno slices, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• Pinch of Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Elaine 

Strawberry Goat Cheese Guacamole

This combination make this guacamole extra creamy and fresh, with a sweet note that will dazzle your guest or make a delicious spread on a sandwich for lunch. 

• 3 large ripe avocados
• 2 oz goat cheese
• 3/4 cup diced strawberries
• 1/4 cup raw unsalted cashews (1 oz)
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

  Ali 

  

  Mediterranean Olive Guacamole 

  This is a fun twist on original house guacamole and combines some of my favorite flavors into one delicious dip! 

• 3 ripe avocados halved, pitted, meat scooped out, diced
• ½ cup Red onion, chopped
• 1 Garlic clove, minced or pressed
• 1-2 jalapeños or serranos, seeding optional, finely chopped
• ½ cup fresh mint, chopped
• ½ cup fresh Basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 1 can (15.5 oz) chickpeas, about 2 cups, rinsed and drained
• 2 baby cucumbers, about 2 cups, diced
• 1/4 Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives pitted, chopped
• 1/4 cup Crumbled feta cheese about, about 1 oz. (or to taste)
• 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp. kosher or sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper