Never enough Avocado!

As we enter Labor Day weekend I wanted to share one of my favorite appetizer recipes that you can "make and take" to your holiday parties. 

There are a number of things I love about this recipe including how easy it is to make, how delicious it is to eat and how versatile it can be once complete. You get all of this in just 5 (sometimes I use 6) ingredients! 

AVOCADO SALAD

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ripe Avocado

• Juice of 1/2 a lemon

• 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil

• 1 small to medium clove of garlic (minced)

• Pinch of salt & pepper

• Pinch of red hot pepper flakes (this is optional but a great addition for a little kick)

DIRECTIONS

• Peel and cut avocado into chunks

• Add dressing and mix lightly

• Let sit in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to an hour before serving cold

The above recipe serves approximately 2-3 people. I typically double the recipe because not only is it a family favorite but I like to have leftovers so I can use it as a spread on my sandwiches and on top of quesadillas. You can serve the recipe with chips (Stacy's pita chips or tortilla chips) or crackers - either are a good complement! 

I hope you enjoy and leave a comment to let me know what you think. 

Happy Labor Day Weekend.

Avocado cutting hack

Cut your avocado into chunks while it is in the skin. Its easy and makes clean up a breeze! 

Avocado Salad

This is the end product! I usually make the recipe in a pyrex bowl so once complete I can put on the cover and right into refrigerator.