This different twist on guacamole adds some refreshing crunch with Ontario greenhouse-grown cucumbers! Leaving the peel on provides most of the nutrition in cucumbers, making this already healthy dip even better! Make cucumber guacamole for your next gathering or as a creamy and crunchy dip before a home movie night.
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Cucumber Guacamole
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Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, washed, skinned and pitted
- 3 Ontario Greenhouse Mini Seedless Cucumbers, washed and chopped
- 6 Ontario Greenhouse Grape Tomatoes, diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, zested and juiced (2 tbsp/30 mL of juice needed)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Use a fork to mash the avocados in a medium bowl.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the avocado and mix well together.
- Taste and add more salt, pepper or lime juice.
- Place a thin layer of plastic wrap over mixture to keep air out and place in the refrigerator.
- Place the avocado pits in the bowl with the mixture before putting in the fridge. This helps to keep the avocado from browning. Best eaten the day prepared.
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https://producemadesimple.ca/cucumber-guacamole/This recipe was provided courtesy of our featured member, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers.
