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Enjoy Ripe Avocados in Every Dish During California Avocado Month

The warm weather and summer sun can only mean one thing – it’s California Avocado Month…

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From Tree to Table: Everyday Recipes Using California Avocados

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How to Make the Best Guacamole

What is Guacamole? Guacamole is an avocado-based dip, spread or sauce, and there are lots of…

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Fresh Summer Recipes Featuring California Avocados

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California Avocado Miso Shrimp Rice Bowl

Thick slices of ethically sourced California Avocado and gingery miso-marinated shrimp star in this vibrant coconut…

Arroz con Cangrejo with California Avocados
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Arroz con Cangrejo with California Avocados

Chef Lopez offers this as a special when California Avocados are in season. It’s not exactly…

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Avocado Key Lime Pudding in Jars

All-American Recipe Contest 2014 Grand Prize Winner in the Desserts Category. This easy to make-no-cook key…

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Tropical Shrimp and Avocado Salad

It’s a taste of the tropics with this California Avocado shrimp salad. Simply marinate cooked shrimp…

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FIND YOUR NEW FAVORITE GUACAMOLE

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Cinco de Mayo Guacamole with a Southwestern Kick

Roasted corn, garlic, jalapeño and cumin bring the flavor of the Southwest to this delicious guacamole.

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Greek Yogurt Guacamole

Using Greek yogurt in guacamole adds a tangy flavor and a boost of protein. It just…

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Avocado, Pickled Vidalia Onions and Tasso Guacamole on Crab Boil Potato Chips

Chef Susan Spicer created this New Orleans-style guacamole featuring pickled onions and Tasso ham.

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Firecracker Guacamole

This American Summer Holidays guacamole is perfect for your 4th of July celebration. Uniquely served in…

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RECIPES FROM REGISTERED DIETITIANS

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California Avocado White Bean Salad

This vegan avocado salad is an excellent source of dietary fiber (29% DV), folate (30% DV),…

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California Avocado Caesar Dressing

Caesar salad dressing takes on a new dairy-free twist with fresh California Avocados, capers and garlic.

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California Avocado Cucumber Cups

Cucumbers and California Avocados take center stage in this super simple 100-calorie snack. A melon baller,…

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California Avocado Pad Thai With Chicken and Carrots

This all-in-one dish will satisfy your pad Thai noodle craving while delivering plenty of protein and…

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TASTY BRUNCH RECIPES

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Sweet Potato Hash Recipe with Creamy California Avocado Sauce

There is no doubt that avocados fit snugly into many breakfast dishes. This sweet potato hash…

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Frico CA-do Toast

Elevating the avocado toast, Chef Hernandez makes cheese crisps and tops them with California Avocado Smash,…

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California Avocado Toast with Pickled Red Onions, Egg and Esplette Pepper

Sweet pickled onions and a luscious poached egg make for a perfect avocado toast breakfast.

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California Avocado Piquillo Pepper Frittata

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AVOCADO TOAST INSPIRATION

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Frico CA-do Toast

Elevating the avocado toast, Chef Hernandez makes cheese crisps and tops them with California Avocado Smash,…

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California Avocado Toast with Prosciutto, Fennel and Medjool Date

This Italian-inspired avocado breakfast toast combines salty and sweet to perfection with its use of Medjool…

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California Avocado Toast with Fried Egg

Mashed or sliced California Avocados on toast are easy and delicious for breakfast or for a…

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Bagels with Smoked Salmon and Herbed Avocado Spread

If you enjoy bagels with cream cheese and smoked salmon (or lox) you’ll love this Herbed…

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QUICK AND EASY RECIPES

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Avocado and Mango Salsa

2012 California Avocado “All American Recipe Contest” First Prize Winner! This is a fun, simple and…

Plate of California Avocado spreads on whole grain toast.
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3 Ways to Make California Avocado Spread

Choose between the classic, garlic, or sweet avocado spread recipes to put on your toast. Try…

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American Summer Salad With California Avocados

California Avocado crowns this versatile salad featuring locally grown summer fruits and veggies. Mix and match…

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4 Tapas Recipes (Pintxos) using Fresh California Avocados

From Ahi avocado spear, to veggie antipasto spear, choose between 4 different tapas (pintxos) recipes using…

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VEGETARIAN RECIPES

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Avocado, Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad

Fresh cubed melons and California Avocados topped with a honey and lemon drizzle and sprinkled with…

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California Avocado Green Machine Zucchini Muffins

These delicious zucchini muffins with 0 g saturated fat and 4 g dietary fiber per muffin…

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California Avocado and Wehani Rice Salad

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Berries, Baby Lettuce and Avocado Ribbons

Beautiful ribbons of California Avocado adorn this tasty vegan salad with fresh berries and baby lettuces.…

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Salmon Sushi Bowls with California Avocado

Delightful sushi-inspired salmon lunch bowls made at home and topped with ripe, Fresh California Avocados. A…

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Grilled California Avocado and Peach Salad

This fresh and light California Avocado salad features delicious summer flavors, including grilled avocado and grilled…

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California Avocado Crab and Tuna Stack

This recipe created by Chef Nyesha Arrington features a layered “stack” of seasoned California Avocados with…

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Five Meal Replacement Smoothies

These five creamy, nutritious and delicious avocado smoothies can be used as meal replacements. They are…

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Roasted Vegetables Pasta with California Avocado Pesto Sauce

Pasta dishes are typically high in simple carbohydrates. So here, I am using a high-protein, high-fiber…

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Strawberry, Watermelon, Avocado and Mint Smoothie

Watermelon, strawberries and California Avocados, what a great combination that deliver a delicious and nutritious avocado…

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Mango, Spinach and California Avocado Smoothie

This mango, spinach and avocado smoothie is a creamy, nutritious and delicious smoothie that can be…

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Creamy Cinnamon, Carrot, Orange and Avocado Smoothie

Prepare this carrot, orange, cinnamon and avocado smoothie for a delicious and healthy breakfast or evening…

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Cool Veggie, Pineapple and Avocado Smoothie

Pineapple, cucumber, spinach, ginger and coconut water make up this cool avocado smoothie that can be…

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Blueberry, Zucchini and California Avocado Smoothie

Blueberries, zucchini and California Avocado make a great tasting avocado smoothie that can be used as…

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California Avocado “Feta” Greek Mezze Salad

Savor the flavor of the Mediterranean with avocados and this California Avocado “Feta” Greek Mezze Salad.…

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California Avocado Goat Cheese Truffle Pops

This luxurious and unique appetizer combines Fresh California Avocado with soft, tangy California goat cheese for…

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