18 Irresistible Avocado Recipes
From salads to bakes to bowls — these avocado recipes go way beyond avocado toast! Creamy and packed full of nutrients, avocados bring some flair to many recipes. Try one of these 18 Avocado Recipes to stretch your cooking creativity... you might be surprised how much you fall in love with avocados all over again!
1. Creamy Avocado Dip
People can and do disagree about almost everything, and yet one thing unites everyone: Creamy Avocado Dip is delicious. The nutty, buttery, fresh flavor of avocado is enhanced with tart and sweet lime juice, jalapeno heat, and aromatic cilantro to make a dip you'll be licking from your fingers. Creamy Avocado Dip is perfect for sliced vegetables, tortilla chips, nachos, rice... actually, it's the perfect dip for just about everything.
See More2. Chicken Avocado Pasta Salad
The quickest, easiest solution for when you're so hungry you can't wait another minute! Chicken Avocado Pasta Salad brings you so much flavor, so much satisfaction, and so much excitement and it only takes 10 minutes to toss together! Juicy chicken, butter rotini pasta, sweet tomatoes, creamy, avocadoes, and fresh basil... mmm, what a combo it is! Coated in a tangy white-wine vinegar dressing with a hint of Italian seasoning, Chicken Avocado Pasta Salad saves the day in the most delicious way!
See More3. Twisted Guacamole
Nothing quite tops off a Mexican meal like all of the sensational toppings! And to sweetly spice things up a bit, we would like for you to try this Twisted Guacamole! The ripe, smooth avocados mixed with sweet peaches, spicy jalapeño peppers, sassy red onions, and just the perfect amount of lime, will interweave a whole new world of flavor to top off just about any food you love. The surprising addition of peaches to the already-loved guacamole is truly warping to the world of guacamole. With this new contorted view of your favorite dip, the Twisted Guacamole will have your mind twirling from this wonderful combination. Don't squirm out of this one; try this tonight!
See More4. Guacamole Chicken
Guacamole Chicken might just be the most interesting way ever to eat chicken! Like, just look at it! Juicy slabs of Creole-seasoned meat make up this savory, delectable dish! And that's not all... each piece gets a big glob of that creamy, garlicky, avocado-y guac we all love so much, plus a melty slice of spicy Pepper Jack cheese. Umm, yum! It's easy, it's exciting, and most importantly, it's delicious! This Guacamole Chicken might just be the best chicken dish there ever was!
See More5. Bountiful Bean Salad
If you like beans, beans, beans, then this Bountiful Bead Salad is the one for you! It has black beans, red kidney beans, even garbanzo beans! That's beans times three plus crispy bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, hearty avocados, and a taste of citrusy lime juice. WOW. That's quite the delicious deal. So, hurry now and make Beautiful Bean Salad for yourself. You won't regret it!
See More6. Avocado Tuna Salad
Fishin' for a low-carb, high-protein lunch to add to your tackle box of recipes?! Well, this Avocado Tuna Salad is about to lure you in! Your new afternoon go-to is swimming with a blend of land and sea, thanks to some flaky tuna, crispy cucumbers, and smooth avocado. It's not heavy, it's more on the citrusy side, so you won't feel like you're sinking, but rather, light enough to walk on water! Avocado Tuna Salad is a "reel" catch... and it's the catch of the day, some would say. So, go ahead and jump in for some delicious flavors!
See More7. California Club Sammie
Ahh, there's nothing like a day at the beach soaking up the sun as the palm trees gently sway in the wind. It's therapeutic and so good for the soul. But all that time catching rays can make you hungry, so you need a California Club Sammie to keep the good vibes rolling. This hearty handheld is the perfect pick-me-up and always hits just right. The crunchy, toasted sourdough, creamy, tangy sauce, fresh, crispy lettuce, juicy, red tomato, rich, smooth Muenster cheese, salty, hearty meats, healthy, sweet avocado, and sour, sharp pickles pile up to make the most satisfying bite after you hang ten. The California Club Sammie is like the sunset for your taste buds... and a beautiful ending to a perfect day!
See More8. Mexican Meatloaf
Imagine if Taco Tuesday got the country cooking treatment: that's Mexican Meatloaf in a nosh-worthy nutshell! The tender, juicy, savory beef is elevated with spicy taco seasoning and creamy avocado, not to mention cheddar cheese and salsa: it's meatloaf like you've never had it before! Mexican Meatloaf is a delicious home-cooked date night meal, as it makes two loaves: one for you and one for your special someone. Alongside mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables, this meatloaf is guaranteed to amaze.
See More9. Strawberry Crunch Salad
Put a little hint of summer in your next salad. Dripping with flavor, Strawberry Crunch Salad will be a menu staple regardless of the season. Candied almonds, fresh arugula, juicy-from-the-patch strawberries, creamy avocado, roasted pistachios, and crumbled goat cheese are all tossed with a delicious and tangy sweet champagne vinaigrette for a special salad adventure. Crunchy, flavorful, and fresh, this Strawberry Crunch Salad is full of all the things you love in one sweet bowl!
See More10. Roasted Chickpea Salad
Salads are always a wonderful and easy meal option. Roasted Chickpea Salad adds just the right punch to keep your salad menu fresh and interesting. Crisp, chopped lettuce is tossed with a zesty, lemon-infused dressing and topped with seasoned, roasted chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy English cucumbers, tasty avocados, and more of that dressing to give every bite a full flavor rush! Roasted Chickpea Salad is great for a quick dinner for your family or a shareable potluck dish that everyone will devour. It's oh, so good!
See More11. Killer BLT
If your sandwich life needs a little boost, this is the one you've been looking for! Killer BLT is definitely a great guard for the perfect lunch or light dinner. Toasted bread is squeezed between layers of crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and creamy avocado. There's a smear of a tangy mayo-mustard sauce, too, which escalates it all... taking this grab to a whole new level. Nothing scary here! Killer BLT is an excellent way to perk up your love for a good sandwich. It's a quick and tasty mealtime lifesaver!
See More12. California Burger Bowls
California Burger Bowls have ambitions. They want to amaze your tastebuds while also offering a healthy, easy, and speedy lunch or dinner. And they succeed! In less than half an hour, California Burger Bowls whip up juicy, savory turkey burgers loaded with the easygoing heat of the West Coast sun and topped with tangy and sweet bites of tropical fruit with the smooth creaminess of avocado. Each bowl is pure happiness all the way down; it leaves you feeling good and your taste buds feeling elated.
See More13. Leftover Cobb
After having a large gathering, it is always fun to try to create another meal from the foods that were left behind. Leftover Cobb is a light and breezy way to make a new, refreshing lunch or dinner from last night's dinner. Crisp romaine lettuce, diced savory ham, juicy cherry tomatoes, ripe avocados, some hearty hard-boiled eggs, and tangy goat cheese are topped with a delicious yogurt-ranch dressing for the best re-creation you will ever find. Shine a positive light on leftovers with this Leftover Cobb!
See More14. Fried Avocados
Fried Avocados is a delicious app or snack that consists of freshly sliced avocado that is breaded and fried! This dish is crispy on the outside and creamy in the middle. Fried Avocados can be served with sour cream and salsa for a yummy party treat or a snack for a night in! French fries might want to take notes!
See More15. Aztec Salsa
Aztec Salsa changes up the salsa game with a flavor that will get you dancing! Creamy avocados and hearty black beans mix with traditional tomatoes and onions to create a heartier and more savory sauce perfect for chips, burritos, and tacos. Dressed in tangy Italian seasonings, Aztec Salsa has a punch of flavor you can't beat! You'll never go back to jarred salsa after tasting this!
See More16. She's-A-Goddess Bowl
Eating this dish will make you feel positively divine! She's-A-Goddess Bowl is nourishing and delicious, a true ambrosia to help you feel your best in body and soul! Nutty brown rice and creamy avocado support roasted asparagus, chicken, and a heavenly dressing. Seriously, this dressing should be announced by a harp melody, it's such a creamy, tangy, herbaceous marvel! It's a miracle that She's-A-Goddess Bowl can be so healthy and so tasty at the same time!
See More17. Enchilada Burger
Food fusion is just so much fun! It's even better when it's actually delicious, too. Well, you can count on this Enchilada Burger to be equal parts fun and yum! Secured between your favorite, fluffy hamburger bun is a juicy, Tex-Mex-seasoned patty that is topped with melty cheese, zesty enchilada sauce, fresh pico de gallo, and smooth avocado slices. Doesn't that just sound amazing? This cuisine combo is more on the Tex-Mex side with an American classic foundation, and we're just obsessed with it! Who's ready to try something new and exciting?! This Enchilada Burger will satisfy all of your adventurous cravings!
See More18. Bistro Taco Pasta
This dish is the type of fusion-dish people go nuts for, and you'll certainly be raving about it! This Bistro Taco Pasta features tender pasta to scoop up a delicious medley of juicy ground beef, classic Southwestern poblano peppers, and a rich Tex-Mex-inspired tomato sauce! Top it with some classic taco favorites like creamy avocado and salty cotija cheese, and Bistro Taco Pasta becomes a true world-class meal!
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