Refreshing Guacamole with Avocado and Tomato
A refreshing salad and snack made by tossing ripe avocado with tomato and onion.
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This is made by tossing ripened avocado with finely chopped vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings. The secret is to mash half the avocado and finely dice the other half for a rich texture. Served with nachos, bread, or crackers, it is wonderful as a light wine snack or brunch item.
- Servings
- about 1–2 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Avocado1
- Tomato (or cherry tomatoes)1/2
- Onion1/4
- Garlic2 cloves
- Olive oil1/2 tbsp
- Salt1/3 tsp
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
- Honey1/2 tbsp
- Ground black peppera little
- At first, a hard green avocado will gradually change color when left in a shaded area at room temperature. It depends on the temperature, but after 3 to 5 days, when it turns dark brown all over and yields slightly when pressed, it is well ripened.
- For the tomato, you can also use several cherry tomatoes.
- Wash the ripened avocado clean, cut lengthwise all the way around the center pit, and twist both halves to separate them. Strike the hard pit gently with a knife and lift to remove it easily. A well-ripened avocado peels easily.
Steps
Ripening avocado
Here is an avocado in the process of ripening.
Avocados must be ripened; eating a properly ripened one leaves no grassy smell and offers a rich, nutty flavor.
At first, a hard green avocado will gradually change color when left in a shaded area at room temperature.
It depends on the temperature, but after 3 to 5 days, when it turns dark brown all over and yields slightly when pressed, it is well ripened.
For the other ingredients in guacamole, you just need a little tomato, onion, and garlic.
For the tomato, you can also use several cherry tomatoes.
How to prepare avocado
Wash the ripened avocado clean, cut lengthwise all the way around the center pit, and twist both halves to separate them.
Strike the hard pit gently with a knife and lift to remove it easily.
A well-ripened avocado peels easily.
Making guacamole
Mash half of the avocado with a fork and finely dice the other half so you can enjoy the texture.
Finely dice the tomato and onion to similar sizes, and finely mince the garlic with a knife.
Add all the ingredients along with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/3 tsp salt, /2 tbsp honey, and a little ground black pepper, then toss gently.
Taste and add any seasonings you like.
It is also delicious stuffed inside toasted sandwich bread.
Finished
It is a salad that is great enjoyed on its own for a clean taste, and pairs wonderfully with nachos or bread.
You can serve it with crackers like this or easily make canapes.
It pairs very well with wine, too.
Fill a sandwich generously with guacamole alongside various ingredients for a delicious brunch item.
Have a relaxing day enjoying delicious food on your day off.
Ppunwife's tips
- Mash half of the avocado with a fork and finely dice the other half so you can enjoy the texture.
- Taste it and add any seasonings you like.
FAQ
How do I know if an avocado is ripe?
After about 3 to 5 days in a shaded area at room temperature, it is properly ripe when the skin turns dark brown all over and yields softly when pressed gently with your hand.
How do I remove the avocado pit?
Cut lengthwise to split it in half, then strike the hard pit lightly with a knife and lift it out easily.
Can I use cherry tomatoes instead of regular tomatoes?
Yes, you can finely dice several cherry tomatoes instead of using a regular tomato.
How do I serve the finished guacamole?
It has a clean flavor when enjoyed as is, and can be used in many ways, such as topping nachos, crackers, or toasted sandwich bread for canapes and sandwiches.
