Description
This festive Pomegranate Guacamole Christmas Dip is creamy, fresh, tangy, and beautifully bright. The smooth avocado base is mixed with lime, cilantro, jalapeño, and red onion, then topped with juicy pomegranate seeds for a holiday-ready dip that looks like Christmas in a bowl. It’s simple, colorful, and perfect for parties, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Tortilla chips, pita chips, or toasted baguette slices for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocados: Slice the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the Base: Use a fork to mash the avocados until creamy. Leave a few small chunks if you prefer texture.
- Add Fresh Flavor: Stir in the red onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Fold in Seeds: Add a small handful of pomegranate seeds into the mixture for sweetness and crunch.
- Assemble: Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl and top generously with remaining pomegranate seeds.
- Serve: Pair with ultra-crispy chips, toasted baguette slices, or veggies.
Notes
For the brightest color, add the pomegranate seeds right before serving. To prevent browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg