A traditional Mexican sauce dating back to ancient times of the Aztec civilizations, the traditional guacamole recipe has endured for thousands of years and literally translates to avocado sauce.
Beyond bright with fresh ingredients, a guacamole recipe teems with all kinds of good, good things your mom and nuritionist would want you eating including tons of vitamins and nutrients including vitamins K, C, E, B; minerals like potassium and folate; healthy fats and healthy fibers; antioxidants; and potassium. Avocado itself is considered – in marketing parlance – a superfood, meaning it's really, really good for you. And it tasted good too!
There are so many good things to be said about a basic guacamole recipes – healthy, easy, fast, no cook, sophisticated and delicious – it's a wonder it doesn't have its own profile on every dating app. Oh – and it's a great make ahead date night snack for those who want to watch flicks and chill. Chill it for an hour to let the flavors build and it's good to go.
Whether your guacamole recipe preference is chunky or smooth, the addition of plum tomatoes and/or jalapeño is a smart idea for a recipe that's already pretty bright.
And, toss your guacamole recipe into a blender and you have a delicious foundation for a grilled chicken salad that's also easy make and delicious.