Sunday, February 7, 2010

RECIPES #8: GUACAMOLE HEAVEN

Time to prepare: 10min
Servings: 2
Eat immediately or it will brown.

There is nothing better than fresh Guacamole Salad to eat with chips, to spoon over Taco Salad, or served as a side on Mexican Dinner night.
Fast, easy and de-lish-ous!

How to pick an Avocado: I like the smaller Avocados because the inside taste meatier and not so watered down. If you are ready to make this dish today, pick the ones that are dark brownish-black. They should be soft to the touch but not so soft they are mushy inside. If your a couple of 3 days out from making this recipe, pick the Avocados that are brighter green and hard. Allow them to ripen on the counter for 1-2 days and then refrigerate til you are ready but don't keep them longer than a week. They will get mushy fast. $1 a piece is a pretty good price. 2 for a $1 is a bargain ... buy lots if you see this price.


1 Avocado (Halved and insides scooped out and cut into cubes)
1 Tbs cilantro chopped fine
1/3 to 1/2 jalapeno chopped fine
1/3 Concord Brand Guacamole mix pack - Spicy($.99) OPTIONAL
1/3 fresh lime juice
Sea Salt to taste
(optional if you like it chunky) 1 green onion chopped white part only
(optional if it is too spicy) 1 Tbs sour cream
Combine all ingredients and serve with Tostito's Multi grain Tortilla Chips