Description
Celebrate the holidays with this festive Christmas Guacamole Wreath Appetizer, a delicious and visually appealing dish made from ripe avocados, diced tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Perfect for parties, this easy-to-make guacamole is shaped like a holiday wreath and garnished with cherry tomatoes and cilantro for a vibrant, seasonal touch.
Ingredients
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Guacamole:
- 6 ripe avocados
- 2 cans RO*TEL® Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (10 ounces each), drained well
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
For Garnish and Serving:
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cilantro leaves
- Tortilla chips or vegetables
Instructions
- Prepare Avocados: Pit and peel the avocados, then place them in a large bowl. Coarsely mash them with a fork or potato masher until you achieve a chunky consistency.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the drained diced tomatoes and green chilies, lime juice, chopped red onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, and finely chopped cilantro to the mashed avocados. Mix everything well to combine the flavors thoroughly.
- Season: Taste the guacamole mixture and add salt as needed to enhance the flavor.
- Form the Wreath: Place a small bowl in the center of a larger shallow bowl to serve as a mold. Spoon the guacamole evenly around the small bowl forming a ring or wreath shape.
- Remove Mold: Carefully lift the small bowl from the center, leaving you with a beautifully shaped guacamole wreath in the larger bowl.
- Garnish and Serve: Decorate the guacamole wreath with vibrant cherry tomatoes and fresh cilantro leaves to mimic festive holiday accents. Serve your Christmas Guacamole Wreath with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- This festive guacamole wreath is perfect for holiday gatherings and dinner parties, adding a seasonal touch to your appetizer table.
- Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s both quick and impressive to serve.
- Use a sturdy shallow bowl and a small mold (like a small bowl or ramekin) to achieve the wreath shape easily.
- Adjust salt and lime juice to taste for your preferred balance of flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 177 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
