Summer cookouts are upon us, and that means we all need a quick, easy, go-to dish to contribute to the food table.
This one has been my stand-by for years, and it’s guaranteed to be a hit, both for you and the other party-goers. It requires no cooking—just a lot of chopping—and ingredients can be added, subtracted, and substituted at will.
It can also be served in a variety of ways, depending on the situation. Plopped on top of crushed tortilla chips, it becomes a delicious taco salad meal. Or serve it next to the chips as a dip. You could also wrap it in a tortilla, or just dig into it with a fork as is.
It’ll be yummy no matter what, I promise!
Guacamole Salad
slightly adapted from Branny Boils Over
serves 8
2 large tomatoes, diced
2 large avocados, diced
2 yellow, orange, or red bell peppers, diced
2 cups black beans (drained and rinsed if from a can)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tsp minced jalapeño
2 tsp minced garlic
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
pinch of cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1. Chop all of your ingredients according to the ingredient list. Combine first seven items (through minced garlic) in a large bowl.
2. Whisk together lemon juice, salt, and peppers. Pour over salad.
3. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
20 responses to “My Summer Cookout Go-To Recipe: Guacamole Salad”
My sons are big guacamole fans. This looks perfect for summer. Great idea to make it into a salad!
That is a GREAT summer recipe and would be absolutely perfect for any get together! Pinning this recipe right now! :)-Ashley
This looks yummy. I get the chopped fresh salsa at the grocery store and mix it with mashed avocado for my own “homemade” guacamole. Everyone loves it, but I’m going to try this next time!
Ohhhh that’s a great idea!
This might be my new one! Lately I just say dessert when going to a potluck. My friend used to make this fantastic bean salad that I borrowed for awhile.
Avocado all the way!
Yum! This is definitely up my alley! Can’t wait to try it!
YUM. I make something similar with just corn, beans and tomatoes that my family calls “Buddies on the Border” salsa, but with the addition of guacamole? Pretty sure I’ll just be eating it with a spoon.
YES! That’s my favorite way to enjoy it.
This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I will definitely be trying this out. 🙂
I’m pinning this one. I’m looking for new veggie recipes and since I love avocado I think this qualifies.
Try it, you’ll love it!
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WOW! Your picture had me drooling. I love guacamole and it’s definitely a go-to for summer. I can’t get enough of it. We put it on burgers, on steak, you name it 🙂
Ohhhh a burger with guac on it sounds amazing! Thanks so much for stopping by!
This looks SO good. I’m a huge fan of avocado, so this guacamole looks amazing to me. 🙂
What a great recipe! Pinning it 🙂
Thanks for sharing.
P.S, Found you through the Let’s Get Real Party
Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing!
Hi Katie – This looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with the Let’s Get Real Party. I’m pinning it to our group board.
Thank you so much! I love participating in the link-up!
Katie – Just wanted to let you know that this is going to be my featured post on this week’s Let’s Get Real party.
Very exciting! Thank you so, so much!