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).

California Avocado in this frosting not only replaces some of the butter of traditional frosting recipes, it also makes for an amazingly creamy texture, a decorators delight! It pipes, swirls and twirls like a dream. Use to frost cakes or cookies and garnish with patriotic sprinkles or candies for an All-American theme.

Vintage California Avocado Recipe. California Avocados have been part of summer picnics and get-togethers for generations. We found this classic recipe from our California Avocado Commission archives and lightened it up a bit for modern times! With only 200 calories per service, 610 mg of potassium, 10% Daily Value (DV) Calcium, 25%DV Vitamin C and 25% DV Vitamin A, this salad has some of the healthful nutrients your body needs.

A lemony vinaigrette made with tasty pepita seeds tops this fresh field greens salad with California Avocado and tomatoes stuffed with blue cheese.

This moist cake recipe uses Fresh California Avocado in place of some of the butter or shortening used in a traditional buttermilk cake. With a raspberry filling and topped with creamy key lime buttercream frosting it’s simply delicious!

Jarred pickled jalapeños do double duty here—the chopped peppers lace the rich beef with heat, while their brine adds a vinegary kick to the avocado relish.

To maximize the fresh citrus notes of the salad, we use the zest, juice, and pulp of the fruit. Canned hearts of palm can be found in the international section of most supermarkets.

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

I made up this recipe to have a unique way to serve my avocados for a cool summertime treat!

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.

Created by California Avocado grower Carol Steed, this delicious salad is perfect for any casual get-together. 

Summer cookouts and celebrations will never be the same once you try this luscious summer dessert pie. Made with California Avocados, zesty limes and creamy Greek yogurt nestled inside a delicious graham cracker and almond crust, every bite is guaranteed to delight your guests.

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

With just six simple ingredients you can whip up delicious grilled teriyaki chicken sandwiches topped with Fresh California Avocado.

Oven baked salmon marinated in a butter-brown sugar-lime ponzu glaze and topped with a creamy avocado sauce makes a great dish for entertaining because you can relax while the salmon bakes.

2012 California Avocado "All American Recipe Contest" Second Prize Winner! This refreshing take on Guacamole is a big hit at parties! In this recipe you don't crush the avacados, rather you dice them in the shells before scooping them into the dish!

2012 California Avocado "All American Recipe Contest" First Prize Winner! This is a fun, simple and colorful recipe, it will add a special touch to almost anything.

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

This patriotic salad will surely be the perfect addition to any 4th of July gathering, featuring tomatoes, blue potatoes, feta cheese and California Avocados.

With California Avocados mixed into the patties, grill masters will fall in love with this turkey burger topped with caramelized onions and more California avocados.

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

Toasted sourdough bread topped with cheddar cheese, jack cheese, sliced tomato and Fresh California Avocado,baked and served open faced.

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

Add some color to your 4th of July or any summer holiday party menu with savory, marinated grilled chicken topped with a festive fruit salsa. Good source of Vitamins A, C and Iron.

The addition of avocado adds a surprising level of creaminess to the cool, crisp taste of the fresh citrus and melon.

This beef and veggie burger adds extra produce to your burger patty making it more flavorful and juicy. Then it is topped with Fresh California Avocado, lettuce and tomato. It is great served with the Steakhouse Lite Ranch Sauce and fresh veggies like carrots and celery for dipping, making this a produce packed meal. Good source of Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron.

With a short ingredient list and simple preparation, this delicious avocado omelet is perfect anytime. Good source of Vitamin A, Calcium and Iron. Excellent source of Vitamin C.

If you like asparagus, you will love this recipe. Roasted asparagus and creamy California Avocados make this simple salad extraordinary. Good source of Vitamins A, C and Iron.

The classic piña colada goes green and extra creamy with Fresh California Avocado and frozen pineapple, with 75% less saturated fat than the traditional recipe shown below.

Hot dogs are an American tradition. Topped with Zesty California Guacamole they become a whole new taste sensation!

A combination of spicy and sweet, creamy and cool, this salsa is simply delightful. Good source of Vitamin C.

Served in a PureHeart Mini watermelon bowl, this spicy Firecracker Guacamole is perfect for 4th of July or any summer holiday celebrations. Good source of Vitamin C.

California Avocados and pineapple blended together with jalapeno and onions provides a refreshing take on salsa.

Cool down with these smoothies, mixed with frozen berries, bananas and California Avocados.

California Avocado grower John Scudder has been making this creamy pie for over 25 years. California Avocado and lemon juice, rather than lime juice, create its pretty color and tropical taste.

Tangy blue cheese spread, caramelized onions and grilled avocado slices add exceptional flavor to this juicy, seasoned burger.

Some of the best of California summer fruit – avocados and nectarines or peaches, top baby lettuces for a delicious taste of the Golden State.

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

Mashed avocado, chile peppers, and onions enliven these moist, lightly spiced hamburgers. They look pan-fried when cooked in a browning skillet.

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