Christmas Wreath Guacamole
Christmas Wreath Guacamole is a festive, colorful appetizer made with creamy mashed avocado and fresh toppings shaped into a holiday wreath. A creative twist on classic guacamole, perfect for parties and potlucks.
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Fork or potato masher
- Cutting board and knife
- serving platter
- small bowl (for shaping)
Ingredients
- 4 ripe avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely minced
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely minced (optional)
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- cherry tomatoes, halved (for decorating)
- pomegranate seeds (optional, for decorating)
- fresh cilantro or parsley sprigs (for decorating)
- diced red onion (for decorating)
- thinly sliced jalapeño or green onion (for decorating)
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Mash the avocados in a bowl until mostly smooth with some texture. Add lime juice, garlic, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using). Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and adjust taste as needed.
- Place a small bowl in the center of a serving platter. Spread the guacamole around it to form a wreath shape, about 1–2 inches thick. Remove the center bowl to reveal a clean wreath shape.
- Top the wreath with cherry tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, onion, cilantro or parsley sprigs, and jalapeño slices to resemble ornaments and greenery.
- Add lime wedges around the edge and serve immediately with tortilla chips, pita chips, or veggies for dipping.
Notes
Use ripe avocados and add lime right away to prevent browning. Decorate just before serving to keep colors bright. For extra flair, sprinkle cotija or pomegranate seeds. Serve with chips or veggies for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 290IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.6mg
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