Description
Festive Pomegranate Guacamole is a vibrant twist on the classic avocado dip, featuring fresh pomegranate arils that add a burst of sweet and tart flavor. This creamy, colorful guacamole combines ripe avocados, lime juice, garlic, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeños for spice, making it a perfect holiday appetizer or snack. It’s vegetarian, gluten-free, and pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips or raw vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe avocados, pitted and diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ medium red onion, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, mostly leaves, chopped
- 1 to 2 small jalapeños, seeded and chopped (or 1 serrano pepper)
- 1 medium pomegranate, deseeded (about 1 cup pomegranate arils)
Optional
- ½ cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- Mash Avocado: With a spoon, scoop the avocado flesh into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the lime juice, garlic, and salt. Mash the ingredients together with a large fork or potato masher until the avocado is smooth and creamy.
- Prepare Onion: To mellow the onion flavor, rinse the chopped onion under running water using a fine mesh colander. Pat the onion dry thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the drained onion, chopped cilantro, and chopped jalapeño to the mashed avocado bowl. Mix everything well to combine evenly.
- Add Pomegranate: Gently fold in half of the pomegranate arils to the guacamole mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed without crushing them.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the remaining pomegranate arils on top along with extra chopped cilantro. If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta over the top. Serve immediately for best freshness.
- Storage: If you have leftover guacamole, cover the surface with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the guacamole to minimize oxidation. Store in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Notes
- This guacamole is perfect as a festive holiday appetizer and is suitable for vegetarians and those following a gluten-free diet.
- Pairs well with tortilla chips and fresh raw vegetables like carrots and broccoli for dipping.
- Yields about 3 cups, ideal for a small gathering; quantities can easily be halved for fewer servings.
- Pressing plastic wrap onto the guacamole surface helps prevent browning and keeps it fresh longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup
- Calories: 122 kcal
- Sugar: 3.4 g
- Sodium: 265 mg
- Fat: 9.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.2 g
- Fiber: 5.1 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
