This smoky chipotle chicken and avocado kale salad skips the bottled dressing entirely — massaged avocado, lime, and olive oil do the work. Marinated roasted chicken, roasted red onion, and cumin-toasted pumpkin seeds make it a satisfying, flavor-packed meal that comes together with minimal prep and maximum payoff.
Ina Garten’s Guacamole Salad is a bright, no-cook summer side made with tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, black beans, red onion, jalapeño, lime, and big chunks of avocado. It has all the best parts of guacamole, but with crisp vegetables and beans that make it feel fresh and substantial.
Looking for new ways to use ripe avocados? These fresh avocado recipes go beyond toast and guacamole, including a grapefruit avocado salad, a loaded avocado dip, a crisp cucumber salad, and a surprisingly creamy avocado ice cream. Bright, easy, and perfect for using up avocados before they overripen.
Avocado toast is everywhere, but this tartine from Smitten Kitchen is a standout. A toasted baguette, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber salad come together with a drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds. It’s simple, refreshing, and perfect for summer – no cooking required.
Hawa Hassan’s Awaze Avocado Toast transforms a brunch classic with bold Ethiopian flavors. Butter-toasted rye is topped with avocado, jammy eggs, spicy-sweet Awaze sauce, pickled onions, and jalapeños. Finished with fresh cilantro for a heavenly breakfast to kick off your day!
Eric Kim’s Three Dinner Toasts offer a perfect trio of tartines for easy weeknight dinners. From sweet-spicy gochujang butter radish toast to pillowy soft-scrambled eggs and an umami-rich seaweed avocado combo, each one is quick, bold, and satisfying—ideal when you want big flavor without spending all night in the kitchen.
Transform traditional nachos into an elegant appetizer with Ina Garten’s Fresh Crab Nachos recipe. Featuring a rich blend of crab, Cabot’s extra-sharp white cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese, plus a creamy trinity of mayonnaise, cream cheese, and sour cream. Topped with fresh vegetables and lime for the perfect finish.
Kristina Felix’s Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tostada is a game-changer for quick, delicious meals. This no-cook recipe combines canned tuna, avocado, and fresh veggies with a zesty serrano-lime-garlic mayo. Piled on crispy tostada shells and finished with hot sauce, it’s a refreshing, flavorful dish perfect for summer or anytime.