11 Delectable Avocado Recipes for Every Occasion
Get ready for a flavorful, packed adventure with avocados! They’re not just the hipster toast topping or the green stuff in your guac. Nope, they are much more! These creamy delights will take center stage with 11 mouthwatering recipes to make your taste buds pop! From savory sandwiches to satisfying quinoa breakfast bowls, we’ve got the avocado dishes you never knew you needed. So, whether you’re an avocado enthusiast or just looking to jazz up your meals, stick around for some delightful recipes you must try!
1. Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce
This sauce is finger-licking delicious! Only taking 5 minutes to whip up, it’s the perfect sauce for a variety of foods, like tacos, burgers, salads, or on the side with some chips or vegetables. With a hint of heat from jalapeno and creaminess from avocado, it’s just a delicious combination! There are only two steps to make this fantastic sauce. First, place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor, then blend until smooth! Just like that, you got something sensational ready to eat!
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2. Avocado Herb Green Goddess Dip
What do we have here? Well, I have a green goddess dip that you must try with a twist: Greek yogurt! This dip combines many ingredients, including Greek yogurt, avocado, cream cheese, and deliciously fresh herbs. If you’re serving this yummy dip at a party, set aside half of it for yourself because it’ll be all gone! Serve with your favorite vegetables or chips for a dreamy combination!
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3. Easy Sour Cream Sauce with Avocado and Lime
Are you looking for an avocado sauce recipe with minimal ingredients? Well, we got this covered for you! You will only need five simple ingredients: avocado, lime, salt, pepper, and sour cream. The avocado shines in this dip recipe as the flavors of the other sauce elements do not overpower it. This quick and easy sauce is perfect for barbecues and any seafood dish. With how much effort you put into making this little guy, I promise it’s worth it!
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4. Avocado Toast with Microgreens
You can’t have an avocado recipe list without a delightful avocado toast recipe, so here’s ours! Try this super simple and delicious avocado toast recipe with microgreens for a quick and easy breakfast! Plus, the healthy fats in the avocado will keep you full until lunch. You’ll be surprised how something so simple can be so delicious!
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5. The Best Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich
Here’s a twist, egg salad with avocados! Here’s another quick and easy way to eat a healthy breakfast! Eggs are high in protein and fill the stomach well, a great way to start your day! If you want to take things to the next level, grab some bread slices and pop them in the toaster to make a delightful avocado egg salad sandwich! And if you want to go even further, dice some jalapenos if you love a bit of spice in your food!
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6. Avocado Mango Salad with Salted Roasted Peanuts
Are you looking for a refreshing side to pair with one of your favorite meals? I have it right here: avocado mango salad is the delicious answer you’ve been searching for! This recipe can be finished in just 10 minutes with effortless prep. This lovely salad will lighten up any heavy meal due to the fresh flavors of mango and lime. Also, this recipe uses a single bowl, so you aren’t stuck washing so many dishes. You must try this recipe out!
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7. Garden Veggie Macaroni Salad and Creamy Avocado Dressing
Do you know the best occasion for a lovely veggie macaroni salad? I’ll give you a hint; it’s any occasion! This delicious and colorful pasta salad is loaded with the best and freshest veggies and is drizzled with a creamy avocado dressing! Serve this at any party, and you’ll get all the compliments you ever dreamed of.
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8. Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Egg, Tomatoes, and Avocado
I am a big fan of quinoa. I always eat it for lunch and dinner but have never tried it for breakfast. This quinoa bowl uses simple and delicious ingredients. It’s made with quinoa, avocado, tomatoes, basil, and egg, and if you like a flavorful topping, drizzle your bowl with balsamic syrup! This bowl will keep you going until lunch, no matter how early you wake up. Plus, this dish is loaded with protein!
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9. The Best Fresh Mexican-Style Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado
Light, refreshing, and delicious, do I have to say any more? This is one of the tastiest ceviche recipes and is a must-try! Taking inspiration from South America’s shrimp ceviche and mashing it up with a Mexican ceviche creates an outstanding fusion dish! If you love avocado and shrimp, I hope you’re reading to start cooking because you won’t want to miss this opportunity. This goes perfectly with tortilla chips.
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10. Spring Green Salad with Asparagus
This dish is the perfect meal to jump into spring! Full of different springtime veggies, like asparagus, radish, carrot, and avocado, this is perfect for Mother’s Day, graduation, or any Spring party and holiday! The avocado adds a creamy texture to this light, delicious salad, with the crunchy radish for a lovely texture and flavor. This meal will get you excited for the warm weather to come!
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11. Sesame Avocado Asian Chicken Salad with Honey Ginger Dressing
Here is another perfect combination of crispy veggies, juicy chicken, and our favorite avocado combined in a single meal. But the delightful part is that sweet and tangy honey ginger dressing! This salad combines avocado, carrots, edamame, almonds, green onions, and cilantro. This salad is very easy to make; chop all your vegetables and mix with the chicken and dressing! You’ll have a delicious meal in no time!
Get the Recipe: Sesame Avocado Asian Chicken Salad with Honey Ginger Dressing
This article originally appeared on Craving Veg.
