Beyond Guacamole: 6 Creative Avocado Recipes

4. Avocado Salsa Verde

Still not guacamole! This take on green salsa features chunks of avocado, tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, and salt, quickly pureed for a chunky end result.

This avocado salsa verde recipe suggests serving it with chipotle shrimp tacos, but you can feel free to use it to top just about any Mexican-inspired dish you can think of. Or you can dip chips in it like guacamole. We won’t tell anyone.

5. Grilled Chicken Salad with Mango and Avocado

Avocado’s creamy texture and mild flavor make it an exceptional partner to more traditional fruits like mango. This grilled chicken with mango and avocado salad recipe tops your favorite greens with slices of tender grilled chicken, marinated in olive oil, mango chutney, and lime juice.

This same mixture of ingredients tops the salad as a dressing, along with chunks of avocado and fresh mango. Feel free to add other fruits and veggies to it, as your taste demands!

6. Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Chocolate and avocado? That’s right. This decadent mousse contains only two ingredients, and far less guilt than your ordinary creamy chocolate indulgence. The basic recipe is simple: blend together ripe avocado and cocoa powder. That’s it.

Of course, you may prefer to add a dab of agave syrup, some vanilla extract, or a small pinch of salt – the possibilities are endless. Serve with sliced fruit, or just eat it with a spoon. Find additional ways to spice up your chocolate avocado mousse here.

Which are your favorite recipes to feature avocado? Share them with us in the comments section!

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