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Avocados

Avocados are classically harvested in summer in California. They are harvested pretty much year-round in Hawaii and even in California, where most of the U.S. crop is grown. Find easy ways to use these luscious, flavorful fruits below.

All About Avocados

Avocados are smooth, luscious, nutritious, and more versatile than you might think. Find how to buy and store them as well as how to use them below.

Avocado Lime Salad Dressing

Avocado makes a luscious salad dressing bright with lime.

Avocado Salad Dressing

Quick, luscious, thick salad dressing that works the avocado into the dressing.

Chile & Cilantro Guacamole

It's great with chips, on tacos, or any other way you might use guacamole.

Chilled Avocado Soup

Chilled Avocado Soup takes advantage of avocado's naturally thick and creamy texture to make a luxuriously rich soup. Lime and cilantro brighten the richness.

Corn Avocado Salad

Crunchy sweet corn kernels and chunks of creamy avocado coated with a spicy lime dressing makes a great salad, salsa, or relish - depending on how you want to use it.

Fennel Avocado Salad

Thinly sliced fennel, avocado, and red onion get coated in an easy dressing to make this quick, easy, and healthful salad.

Grapefruit Avocado Salad

Sweet and tart grapefruit sections, silky smooth avocado, and lightly crisp butter lettuce make a fabulous salad.

How to Keep Guacamole Green

Guacamole oxidizes - turns an unappetizing brown - quickly without proper precautions.

How to Make an Easy Guacamole Recipe Video

See how easy it is to make your own fresh guacamole.

Shrimp Avocado Jalapeno Salad

Shrimp Avocado Jalapeno Salad has just a bit of jalapeno in the dressing to keep things kicky.

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