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How to Pick the Right Avocado

Holy Guacamole! Use these avocado tips to help you pick the right avocado.

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How to Pick the Right Avocado

Ripeness

Help speed up ripening by placing the avocado in a paper bag or leaving it out at room temperature.

Firm

Very hard fruit, rough skin texture, emerald green color, ripe in 3-4 days.


Pre-Conditioned

Forest green color, ripe in 2-3 days.


Breaking

Slight give to fruit, greenish-purple color, ripe in 1-2 days.


Firm Ripe

Yields to gentle pressure, purple color, ripe in 24 hours or less, good for slicing.


Ripe

Easily yields to gentle pressure, dark purple or black color, eat immediately, good for all uses.

Avocado Recipes

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Enjoy avocados in a new and delicious way with these recipes featuring the delectable ingredient.

Avocado Hummus

Avocado Hummus

This quick and easy Avocado Hummus recipe is sure to satisfy all of your savory needs!

10 mins
8 Serving(s)
Melon & Avocado Bites

Melon & Avocado Bites

The rich creaminess of avocado pairs well with the refreshing sweetness of melon.

10 mins
2 Serving(s)
Cajun Salmon with Strawberry Pico

Cajun Salmon with Strawberry Pico

This dish is loaded with healthy omega-3 fats from the salmon and avocado to provide a feeling of fullness and have been shown to support a healthy heart.

20 mins
4 Serving(s)
Southwest Pork & Grape Salad

Southwest Pork & Grape Salad

Serve pork tenderloin atop a bed of fresh spinach with sliced grapes and avocado to create an easy and well-balanced weeknight dinner

30 mins
4 Serving(s)
Avocado Shrimp Cocktail

Avocado Shrimp Cocktail

This zesty shrimp cocktail with avocado is easy to make in just 15 minutes!

15 mins
4 Serving(s)
Everything Bagel Cheese Ball

Everything Bagel Cheese Ball

This cheeseball has everything you want and need as a holiday appetizer. You can also make extra everything bagel seasoning to sprinkle on, well, everything!

1 hr 20 mins
8 Serving(s)
Chorizo Fajita Sandwiches with Salsa Verde

Chorizo Fajita Sandwiches with Salsa Verde

Chorizo and salsa verde play well together and make a winning flavor combination with these sandwiches.

5 mins
4 Serving(s)
Fried Avocado Slices

Fried Avocado Slices

Avocado is riding high in popularity, so why not fry some up and make a yummy appetizer that can be served alone or with your favorite dipping sauce.

15 mins
4 Serving(s)
Loaded Buffalo Chicken and Veggie Nachos with Ranch Sour Cream

Loaded Buffalo Chicken and Veggie Nachos with Ranch Sour Cream

Do you like your nachos loaded? Get heaps of flavor with our buffalo chicken and veggie nachos with ranch sour cream which makes for a perfect topping.

15 mins
4 Serving(s)

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Whether you’re chip ‘n dippin’ or margarita sippin’, you can spice up your Cinco de Mayo celebration with these vibrant and flavorful fiesta-inspired recipes.


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