Who would have ever thought of tossing in a few fresh red grapes into a guacamole recipe? Leave it to me, of course, as I’m always experimenting with new fruits, veggies and herbs for a fun spin on the classic ol’ guac. Here is a tasty ‘summer’ inspired guacamole recipe that has a hint of natural sweetness from farm-fresh grapes n’ pears but rounds out well with a savory bite. Enjoy this guacamole atop gluten-free crackers, spread onto a sandwich in lieu of mayonnaise, as a dip with gluten-free chips or topped onto a salad as a tasty dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
- 15 red seedless grapes, halved
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 5 blanched almonds
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds
- 2 Heirloom tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp. white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. agave nectar
- Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Greek plain yogurt, for topping
- Lime zest, for topping
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor; blend until desired consistency.
- Transfer to serving dishes. Serve chilled with a dollop of Greek plain yogurt and a sprinkle of lime zest on top.
- Enjoy!
Filed under: Appetizers, dairy free, Dinner, gluten free, Lunch, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged: almonds, cilantro, garlic, grapes, Greek yogurt, guacamole, heirloom tomatoes, lime, pear, sesame seeds, white balsamic vinegar, white pepper | 4 Comments »