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    Pomegranate Pear Guacamole

    Published: Dec 15, 2023 · Modified: Nov 15, 2024 by Cinde LittleThis post may contain affiliate links1 Comment

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    This Pomegranate Pear Guacamole is THE BEST dip of the holidays! Piled high in an oversized martini glass, sprinkled with sparkling pomegranate arils this stunning appetizer will stand out at any party. Of course it's gluten free.

    An oversized martini glass filled with Pomegranate Pear Guacamole topped with sparkling red pomegranate seeds.

    For more appetizers to get your through the season, check out my Recipe Roundup of Holiday Appetizers. Pomegranates are in season over the holidays and their sparking red arils make any dish sparkle. I sprinkle them on salads, any version of my Falafel Bowl and in this Persian Chicken Stew.

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    Ingredients

    Having ripe avocados on the day you want them is an ongoing battle. You can store unripe avocados in the fridge to extend their life, taking them out to ripen when you want one. You can also transfer ripe avocados to the fridge slowing the process of over ripening. My best advice is to always have avocados on hand.

    • white onion
    • jalapenos
    • avocados
    • lime juice
    • diced pear (fresh or canned)
    • seedless grapes
    • pomegranate seeds

    See recipe card for exact amounts.

    How To Cut A Pomegranate

    Every fruit seems to have a trick. For pomegranates carefully cut them in half them submerge in a bowl of water cut side down. Gently pull the peel away and push the arils out. They'll sink to the bottom and all the white pith will rise to the top.

    Some people score the outside of the pomegranate with a knife then peel it. This method completely eliminates the chance of squirting your clothes with the blood red pomegranate juice but it's an extra step I don't bother with. You've gotta take some chances in life!

    Get The Tools

    For holiday entertaining I say "go big or go home." Choose tried-and-true recipes, serve them in fancy or unusual serving dishes and spend a few extra minutes on the presentation.

    I love to serve this guacamole in an oversized martini glass. For a smaller gathering fill regular martini glasses and top each one with a single nacho. The guacamole is gluten free but individual servings are often appreciated since they decrease the chance of cross contact with gluten.

    Top Tip for Pomegranates

    Wear red or black when cutting a pomegranate.

    An oversized martini glass filled with Pomegranate Pear Guacamole topped with sparkling red pomegranate seeds.

    Pomegranate Pear Guacamole

    Serve this Pomegranate Pear Guacamole in an oversized martini glass, sprinkled with brilliant red pomegranate seeds for any holiday party.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
    Keyword: Pomegranate Pear Guacamole
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 263kcal
    Author: Cinde Little

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup white onion, finely chopped
    • 2 jalapeno chilies (or 6-8 slices of pickled jalapenos, rinsed)
    • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
    • 4 ripe avocados
    • 2-3 tablespoon lime juice
    • ¾ cup finely diced pear, unpeeled is fine by me (use canned if you must)
    • ¾ cup quartered seedless grapes
    • ½ cup pomegranate seeds

    GARNISH

    • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
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    Instructions

    • Puree onion, chiles and salt in a spice grinder or mash to a paste using a mortar and pestle.
    • Peel avocados. Add to onion mixture and mash coarsely with a fork or potato masher.
    • Stir in lime juice to taste.
    • Fold pears, grapes and pomegranate seeds into the avocado.
    • Pile high in a serving dish and sprinkle with additional pomegranate seeds.
    • Serve with plain nachos.

    Notes

    Get the martini glass! Another idea is to cover a pedestal tray with a cloth napkin and set a wide glass bowl filled with guacamole on top of it.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Pomegranate Pear Guacamole
    Amount Per Serving (200 g)
    Calories 263 Calories from Fat 180
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20g31%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 13g
    Sodium 399mg17%
    Potassium 792mg23%
    Carbohydrates 23g8%
    Fiber 11g46%
    Sugar 9g10%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 260IU5%
    Vitamin C 26mg32%
    Calcium 25mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Cinde

      December 30, 2023 at 9:16 am

      5 stars
      THE best guac recipe and THE best holiday dip!!!

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