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7 Healthy Guacamole Recipes That Are Perfect for Your Next Party

March 01, 2013
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Whether you’re in search of the perfect party dip or a condiment for your favorite weeknight Mexican meal, avocados are your essential ingredient. Known for their rich, creamy texture and tangy taste, they’re the key to a making a delicious and successful guacamole or salsa. Here,  you can find 7 of our best guacamoles and avocado-based dips and salsas–perfect as a snack or as a garnish with a Mexican-inspired dish.
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Mango Guacamole

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Offering sweet and tangy notes, mangoes balance perfectly against rich and creamy avocado. Try this guac as a dip with chips or as a topping for fish or chicken tacos.

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No-Frills Guacamole

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This recipe gets back to basics and makes flavor balance the top priority so no ingredient tramples on the exquisite, subtly nutty, and lightly sweet flavors of avocado. As with all simple recipes, the quality of the ingredients makes or breaks the dish: Be particularly sure to use avocados at peak ripeness. We let the onion and jalapeño macerate with the lime juice and salt to tame their flavors slightly. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips, and set out some crunchy vegetables to dip, too, such as radishes, mini sweet peppers, and jicama slices.

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Avocado-Cilantro Sauce

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Be sure to include the cilantro stems when blending the sauce; they have even more flavor than the leaves. Spoon this cool, creamy sauce over pan-grilled chicken or tacos. You can also thin with a little water and use as a salad dressing, or thicken it with a little more yogurt or avocado for a vegetable dip.

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Pan-Seared Tuna Tacos with Avocado and Mango Salsa

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These simple, vibrant tacos rely largely on superfresh ingredients for the fullest flavor potential. Opt for just-ripe avocados and tuna from a source you trust.

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Chicken Cutlets With Strawberry-Avocado Salsa

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This colorful, flavor-forward dish makes the most of peak-season produce with a sweet and tangy fruit salsa that would be equally delicious served over pork chops or with whole-grain tortilla chips. The heat from the seeded jalapeño is mild, but it can be omitted. To round out your plate, try serving the chicken and salsa over a bed of rice or with a simple side salad.

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Sweet Pea and Avocado Dip with Baked Pita Chips

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Incorporating green peas into this tasty summer snack not only reduces the amount of fat but also adds sweetness and further brightens the green color.

 

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Salmon with Walnut-Avocado Guacamole

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Salmon is a staple in paleo diets as it's incredibly rich in healthy fats. The dish contains 32 grams of total fat: That's the amount in three Butterfinger candy bars. But the quality of the food—salmon, walnuts, avocado, olive oil—is premium, fresh, and delicious. You'll walk away happy, satisfied, and comfortably full—a fullness that will last for hours. Bonus: It's fast food, ready in less than 20 minutes.

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