I almost forgot about the most important holiday of the year: Cinco De Mayo! Ok, I’m not sure if it’s actually the most important holiday of the year, and I know that it’s mostly an American celebrated holiday, but I’ll take any excuse to eat more Mexican food!
While I love a classic guacamole, I also really enjoy playing around and adding different flavors to it. I made this Fajita Guacamole last year and its still one of my favorites.
I was in the car driving to the grocery store wracking my brain trying to think of an original twist on guacamole when this Taco Salad popped into my head. I immediately knew that the dressing I made for those taco salad bowls would be so good mixed into some guacamole! Now, it’s not exactly the most traditional chimichurri sauce because I’ve used lime and lemon juice instead of vinegar, but I thought that change might be more appropriate for guacamole.
This is one of the most flavorful guacamole recipes I’ve ever eaten and goes so well on pretty much everything you decide to eat it with!
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Chimichurri Guacamole
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 extra large avocados or 3 medium sized avocados
Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, packed
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 small shallot, diced (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the chimichurri sauce ingredients to a blender and blend for 30 seconds.
- Cut avocados in half, remove the pit and dice the avocado in the peel. Scoop out avocado from peel and place in a medium sized bowl. Use a fork to smash avocado to desired consistency.
- Pour most of the chimichurri sauce into the smashed avocado and stir until combined. Use the remaining sauce to pour over the top of the guacamole. Garnish with cilantro and parsley leaves, if desired
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Gluten Free, Vegan
Guac and chimichurri. Two of my favorite things! Awsome combo and stunning photos Izzy!
Mine too, Katie! Thank you š
Guacamole is my weakness, as I usually end up devouring the ENTIRE bowl! This chimichurri version looks fantastic!
Mine too, Gayle! And my husband doesn’t love it as much as I do so I always end up eating so much of it when I make it!
I love this twist on guac, Izzy! Chimichurri is so delicious, I have to try this!!
Thanks, Denise! I think it might be my favorite guac yet š
This is so yum! I love chimichurri, but since it’s always served with steak (and I’m vegetarian), I so rarely enjoy it. Pinning š
I feel the same way about chimichuri! We finally get to enjoy it lol!
Ohhh how I love guacamole!!! So much!! So much!! haha Can you tell I love it?? This flavor sounds so so good Izzy! Must try soon!
Great recipe, I’m craving guacamole now!!
This sounds awesome! I know my hubs-to-be would die for this. Can’t wait to try it.
Thanks Rebecca! My husband usually isn’t a big fan of guacamole but he said he loved this version!
We make guacamole so much, it’s almost kind of embarrassing. But I like to think of it as a good thing š I love this chimichurri version, Izzy! It sounds soooo good!
I took this to a meeting a few nights ago and there were nine people there including me. Two people asked for the recipe. It seems worth saying that both of them were men. I loved it too!
Haha, that is so nice to hear, Marian! I”m so glad everyone enjoyed it š
Help ! I can’t get cilantro , what is the best substitute ?
I’d probably just add extra parsley or another fresh herb that you like!