Cilantro Cucumber Jalapeño Guacamole

Cilantro Cucumber Jalapeño Guacamole

   I love a great homemade guacamole, especially with fresh cilantro. I like to use my marble mortar and pestle to combine the ingredients.  If you don't have one, you can just use a fork or a garlic masher. This particular guacamole has fresh flavors like cucumber which is cooling mixed with the spicy pepper. I also like to add fresh garlic, onion and tomatoes as well as the fresh lime juice. Serve with tortilla chips or cut up celery for a low carb option. I like to use this on top of my Lettuce Fish Tacos. 


Tip: The way to know if an avocado is ripe, is to feel the outside of the shell and if your finger easily dents the avocado then it is ripe. Cut the avocado with a knife around the width, and remove the pit.  

Healthy tip: Cilantro is a great detoxifying herb for the liver.  You can add it to a smoothie or as a garnish on top of any recipe with avocado or lime for a fresh pop of flavor.  It also acts like a diuretic to help reduce water retention.

​Ingredients: 

•  2 whole avocados
• 1/2 cup of diced cherry tomatoes
  
• 2 Tbsp of chopped cilantro
  
• 1/2 chopped jalapeño
  
• 1/2 chopped cucumber peeled without skin 
  
• 1 Tbsp olive oill
  
• sea salt, garlic powder (or fresh chopped garlic 1 tsp) 
  
• 1/2 fresh lime squeezed 

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Recipe: 

1. Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mash finely until well combined. 
2. Serve fresh with a garnish of cilantro on top.