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Guacamole

Submitted by: Bob Cody 
Cilantro and cayenne give this tasty guacamole a kick. Makes four servings. 

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Roquefort Pear Salad

Submitted by: Michelle Krzmarzick 
Tangy Roquefort blue cheese, fruity sliced pear, creamy avocado, and crunchy candied pecans are all pulled together with a mustard vinaigrette. 

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Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa

Submitted by: FHIVESHOT 
Looking for a refreshing salsa for a warm summer evening? This is our favorite. Serve with tortilla chips. This is also fantastic served on white fish. I often use a canned jalapeno instead of fresh. 

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Avocado Feta Salsa

Submitted by: SRICE_53098 
A chunky, savory summer salsa that tastes great with pita or tortilla chips. 

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Harvest Salad

Submitted by: Tiffany 
This spinach salad is adorned with blue cheese, avocado, and cranberries, then drizzled with a raspberry walnut vinaigrette. 

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Seven Layer Dip II

Submitted by: Dinah 
My mom's Seven Layer Dip is a big hit at all small gatherings! Refried beans are layered with guacamole, seasoned sour cream, veggies and cheese. It's perfect for dipping tortilla chips! The dip traditionally takes less time to disappear into bellies than it does to prepare. 

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Avocado Salsa

Submitted by: BARBARA VINSON 
Cool, refreshing avocado slices are mixed with a marinated corn, olives, red pepper and onion salsa. Serve this south of the border flavor explosion with tortilla chips. 

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Cobb Salad

Submitted by: Bill 
Everyone loves a Cobb salad and this is a great recipe. It makes plain old, shredded iceberg lettuce shine. Bacon, hard boiled eggs, chicken, tomatoes, blue cheese, avocado, green onion and dressing. 

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Texas Caviar with Avocado

Submitted by: Kim Lawn 
Black-eyed peas, fresh avocado slices, and tomatoes highlight this spicy, flavor filled dip! Scoop it up by the chipful, and enjoy! 

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Poor Man's Caviar

Submitted by: FAIRBORN 
A colorful, light, and delicious concoction to serve with tortilla chips or pita bread. Avocados, tomatoes, green onions, black beans, and Mexicorn are combined with red wine vinegar, canola oil, and hot pepper sauce. Always a crowd pleaser! Serve with tortilla chips or pita bread. 

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Smoked Salmon Sushi Roll

Submitted by: Vivian Lee 
Why go out and buy expensive sushi when you can make it right at home? This simple dish is made from steamed rice, with avocado, cucumber and smoked salmon all wrapped up in dried seaweed. It might take awhile to learn how to make a perfect roll, but you'll have fun trying! Add wasabi (Japanese horseradish) for a good kick! 

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Absolutely Amazing Ahi

Submitted by: julia 
This tantalizing appetizer mingles fresh ahi, avocado, cucumbers and spice and will impress the most knowledgeable food critic. 

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Avocado-Mango Salsa

Submitted by: julieh 
Living In: Madelia, Minnesota, USA
This salsa is quick and easy to make, plus it's delicious! Once you taste it, you won't be able to stop eating it! 

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Tomato, Corn and Avocado Salsa

Submitted by: julieh 
Living In: Madelia, Minnesota, USA
This salsa is quick and easy to make. It's colorful and most important, it's delicious! Whenever I take it to a party, I bring the recipe along because I'm always asked for it. Serve with tortilla chips; colored ones are fun! 

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Salsa Guacamole

Submitted by: Lauren Heyn 
Lauren Heyn of Oak Creek, Wisconsin notes, 'I've never tasted better guacamole than this. If there's time, I make homemade tortilla chips by frying 1-inch strips of flour tortillas in oil and salting them.' 

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Asparagus Avocado Medley

Submitted by: Patricia Alderete 
This pretty blend of garden-fresh vegetables and zesty herb dressing tastes as good as it looks! By microwaving the asparagus a bit before adding the other veggies, Patricia Alderete of Lowell, Indiana keeps cool in the kitchen. 

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Avocado Salad with Bacon and Sour Cream

Submitted by: TXGIRLSX3 
Home Town: Friendswood, Texas, USA
Fresh avocados combine with bacon, green onions, sour cream, and a splash of lemon. Spooned over red leaf lettuce, it's a refreshing salad. 

Alex's Raw Chocolate Pudding

Submitted by: Alex 
This recipe is made with all raw ingredients. The combination of avocado, banana, and raw cocoa nibs may seem odd, but the banana provides the taste, and the avocado adds texture, and the cocoa nibs add crunch. 

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BBQ Pork Salad with Summer Fruits and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Submitted by: National Pork Board 
A festive, colorful salad with the fresh flavors of summer fruits and sliced BBQ pork dressed with a spicy honey balsamic vinaigrette. A tasty one-dish meal for summer! 

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Shrimp Gazpacho

Submitted by: Dawn 
Living In: Pulaski, Wisconsin, USA
This quick and easy version of the cold tomato soup gazpacho is unique due to the addition of avocados and shrimp. 

 
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