Chunky Avocado Salad -  Guacamole Salad


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Photo of Marisela Reyna.

This version of guacamole was shared with me by Marisela Reyna of Hillsboro, Oregon.  I really like this chunky version of guacamole over the mashed ones. It can be served as an appetizer or a salad with either corn or flour tortillas.

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Chunky Avocado Salad - Guacamole Salad

I normally just make this dish by tossing in the amount of ingredients I have. The recipe below is just an estimate of ingredients. Feel free to add or delete what you want, but the recipe is great just as it is!
 


My Guacamole Salad


Marisela's Guacamole Salad


4 to 5 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced*
1/2 medium-size onion, finely minced
1 chile pepper of your choice, finely minced
Coarse
salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice (for sprinkling over the avocadoes)
4 to 5 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and coarsely cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 bunch finely chopped fresh cilantro

* Learn How To Peel Fresh Tomatoes.

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, chile pepper, and salt.  Gently combine avocado and cilantro.

Guacamole is best served right after it is made. If you can not serve it immediately after making, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to be served (can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 hours). Let come to room temperature before serving.

Makes a large batch to feed a lot of hungry people!
 


Seeding & Peeling Avocadoes

Start by cutting the avocado lengthwise around the seed. Then cup it between palms of hands and gently twist halves apart. Tap seed with sharp edge of knife. Gently lift or pry seed out.

Avocados are easy to peel when ripe. Peel the fruit by placing the cut side down and removing the skin with a knife or your fingers (start at the small end and remove the skin), or simply scoop out the avocado meat with a spoon.

TIP: Sprinkle lemon or lime juice over peeled avocados to prevent discoloring

 

 

 

I like to serve this avocado (guacamole) salad with my Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips.