A Summer Dish with Fresh Grapes
Warmer weather is finally here, and that means more daylight for activities of all types and ideally more time for relaxation. Whether family members choose to spend their time playing outside, tackling home projects or getting creative with crafts, it's easy to work up an appetite for tasty summertime food. Crisp, juicy grapes serve as an easy snack - whether fresh or frozen - and a special ingredient in simple but creative new dishes.
Guacamole with Grapes delivers a refreshing new dimension with fresh grapes providing a delightful color and texture contrast to the avocado base and imparting sweet notes that complement the zesty seasonings. Enjoy as a snack or serve as a festive appetizer.
Guacamole with Grapes
Prep time: 15 minutes / Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
3 medium avocados, peeled and pitted
1 large lime, juiced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 small Fresno chile, seeded and minced
1 small clove garlic, grated or minced
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup halved red or green California grapes
Directions
Mash the avocado flesh with a fork in a large bowl with the lime juice. Stir in onion, cilantro, chile, garlic and salt. Fold in grapes. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 180 Calories; Protein 2 g; Carbohydrate 14 g; Fat 15 g (75% Calories from Fat); Saturated Fat 2 g (10% Calories from Saturated Fat); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 105 mg; Fiber 7 g.
