Create a new picnic and party tradition with this delicious Guacamole Potato Salad made with red potatoes and Fresh California Avocados. With only six ingredients it is surprisingly simple to make and taste good with the added bonus of providing an excellent source of Vitamin C, while being a low sodium dish (less than 140 mg of sodium per serving).

Ripe California Avocados and roasted chicken sit on this crispy flatbread and topped with a cilantro cream.

This recipe is usually served in a clear dish so you can see the layers. For a crowd, double the recipe and serve in a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish. If you don’t have time to make fresh guacamole as called for, simply mash 3 California Avocados with 3 tablespoons lime juice and ½ teaspoon salt.

The cooking times below are for extra-large shrimp. If using smaller or larger shrimp, be sure to adjust the cooking time as needed. This dish is fairly spicy; to make it milder, use less chipotle.

You will need 3 to 4 corn cobs to yield 2 cups of fresh kernels. If using frozen corn, be sure to thaw and drain it.

For a lively salsa recipe that could be served as the perfect accompaniment to fish or chicken, we balanced sweet pineapple with crisp bell pepper and creamy avocado. Lime juice, cilantro, and chiles gave the salsa recipe a balanced flavor profile. We also found a way to make the salsa recipe a make-ahead recipe: just hold off on adding the avocado until serving time.

Creamy avocado is mixed with a few special ingredients to make this Italian appetizer.

A savory yet quick and tasty recipe you can throw together as a side with dinner.

Yummy Appetizer

A tasty alternative to pure cheese quesadillas!

This pasta salad is wonderful on a hot day, and the almonds and avocado go great together!

A smooth and silky chutney that will go very well with most Indian foods. Source: www.chackoskitchen.com

Grilling creates a wonderfully warm, smoky flavor to the avocado. Served as an appetizer or side dish, this avocado will be the star of your next BBQ.

Maine lobster and avocado with a hint of cilantro, sriracha, garlic and fresh lemon juice served in avocado skins.

This salad is perfect to offer on a buffet, as an appetizer or vegetarian option, or as a simple healthy meal at home. The acid from the citrus, tomatoes and vinaigrette combined with nutty quinoa and the creamy grilled avocado is a perfect balance for a warm summer meal.

I created these tasty gems, which can serve as a light main-dish lunch or as an appetite-piquing starter course,. If you’re seeking even more adventure, roll the wraps in pre-soaked edible rice papers for a unique presentation and added texture.

This Japanese-inspired potato salad with Fresh California Avocados is creamy and delicious, with a kick of heat from Kikkoman Wasabi Sauce.

What do you get when you combine edamame and guacamole? Very tasty Edamole, of course!

2012 California Avocado "All American Recipe Contest" Grand Prize Winner! This salad is a wonderful side for an outdoor dinner party made delicious with California Avocados.

Developed as part of the 2012 California Avocado Week at Downtown Disney District (Anaheim, CA)

Developed as part of the 2012 California Avocado Week at Downtown Disney District (Anaheim, CA)

Developed as part of the 2012 California Avocado Week at Downtown Disney District (Anaheim, CA)

For a twist on traditional deviled eggs, try this creation by chef Ivy Stark using California avocados for a devilish treat.

This delicious ceviche features a trio of citrus flavors – grapefruit, orange and lime – that pair perfectly with California Avocados and fresh shrimp.

An All American picnic favorite – potato salad – gets a delicious update with low-fat mayo and Fresh California Avocados.

Penne pasta is tossed with balsamic-roasted vegetables then topped with creamy Fresh California Avocados. Excellent source of Vitamin C. Good source of Vitamin A and Iron.

Serve up an appetizing twist with these California Avocado-stuffed fritters topped with an Aji Amarillo Aioli.

Grilled Fresh California Avocado paired with homemade pico de gallo makes a wonderful combination.

It’s easy to combine garden favorites into a mild fresh salsa that pairs perfectly with unique, grilled Fresh California Avocado.

A tossed green salad made by Elizabeth Hass, just the way Rudolph Hass, owner of the original Hass Avocado tree, loved it. Simple, tasty and full of California Avocados. Made with typically on hand ingredients, so it is easy to prepare without much planning. It is made special by the creamy Fresh California Avocado Dressing. Sliced celery and walnuts add some great crunch.

A hearty pasta salad loaded with Fresh California Avocados, feta cheese and colorful veggies.

Fresh California Avocados stuffed with bay shrimp and tomato make a delightful starter, salad or side dish.

The luck of the Irish smiles on these cheesy stuffed baked Idaho® potatoes with California Avocado and guacamole.

Creamy pesto parmesan risotto served with a tasty Italian Fresh California Avocado salsa.

Hot avocados? Absolutely! Grilled avocados are unique, delicious, and ready in minutes.

Use as Vegetable or Main Dish

Wrap up these elegant appetizers in minutes.

A tasty egg and avocado spread that is great on crackers and crusty breads.

Red potatoes, chiles and onion roast together in the oven to bring out a caramelized flavor that combines beautifully with Fresh California Avocados to make a delicious vegan potato salad.

Marinated Avocado Salad

Stuffed peppers with a twist! Avocado, cheese and Salsa set this stuffed pepper apart from the ordinary. You determine the spicy-hot of this dish by the type of sausage and salsa.

A version of Eggs Benedict minus the poached eggs. It is wonderful served on a nest of shredded fried potatoes.

Great for a summer entree

This is an avocado salad, a blend of many different flavors, textures and colors that combine to make a most delicious taste sensation.

An absolutely delicious combination of crab and avocado that always gets raves when I prepare and serve the enchiladas.

A delicious hearty and satisfying main dish luncheon salad served with hot crispy french bread.

Chunks of fresh pineapple and Fresh California Avocados combine in this unique guacamole that can also be served as a side dish.

Simple Salad Contest Third Place Winner

It is a nice summer salad for a snack, side dish or light meal.

This recipe hides extra nutritional value so that the end result is rich and full, but it is hard to identify the additions.

This recipe is good to serve with a frozen margarita or a bottle of Corona.

An updated version of southern-style grits with black bean salsa and Fresh California Avocados.

This salad is a refreshing summer salad that goes well with a light pasta and wine for quick dinner on those lazy days of summer. Fruits paired with ripe fresh California avocado can change depending on what's available in your area.

Classic Caesar Salad plus delicious Fresh California Avocados.

Marinated cooked chicken, peppers and onions are tossed with rice and Fresh California Avocados for a colorful cold salad.

Rice, dried fruit and nuts make a bountiful stuffing for Fresh California Avocado halves.

This layered, classic favorite is sure to appease the palette.