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Grapefruit Guacamole is a delicious twist to traditional chunky guacamole where grapefruit is added to avocados, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and tomatoes. It makes for a great refreshing grapefruit appetizer!
This unique guacamole recipe is a favorite of mine to make when I have ripe avocados and juicy grapefruit on hand. It’s got all the great flavor of traditional guacamole but with added grapefruit flavor. Which adds a tart sweetness that I LOVE.
If you love using avocados in recipes, try my Strawberry Avocado Spinach Green Smoothie, Spirulina guacamole, or Dill Ranch Potato Salad.
This recipe is naturally Paleo, Whole30, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, and Grain-free and makes for a great appetizer, snack, or party recipe.
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Why this recipe works
- It is a fun citrus twist to traditional guacamole.
- It is a great way to use up extra grapefuit you have.
- It is quick and easy to make.
- It is delicious! And fun to bring to a party.
- It is naturally, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, Paleo, Whole30 and Vegan.
Recipe ingredients
- avocado
- grapefruit
- red onion
- garlic
- cilantro
- salt
- lime juice
- cayenne pepper
- tomatoes
Step by step instructions:
Step 1: You need to get all the grapefruit meat out of the grapefruit. It is easiest to do that by sectioning it out.
How to section a grapefruit: I find it easiest to cut the grapefruit in half, then in half again, and to just gently remove the fruit from the membranes surrounding it and placing it into a bowl. If you need help on how to section grapefruit, check this tutorial out.
Step 2: Add all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix.
Expert tips
- Use fresh cilantro!
- Use pink grapefruit, it is sweeter than other grapefruit. Start by adding in less grapefruit to the recipe, test the recipe then add more to taste.
- Make sure your avocado is ripe. This makes the guacamole creamier.
- Mix the guacamole until you reach the desired texture. I like having some chunks so I leave it chunky.
- Try making guacamole seasoning and using that to season this recipe.
- This guacamole tastes great on top of my sweet potato enchilada casserole, eggs, or tacos.
How to serve:
There are SO many options here.
You could serve the guacamole in a large bowl with lots of options to dip into it. Options like:
- potato chips
- tortilla chips
- plantain chips
- carrots
- red peppers
- sliced apples
I also love adding this guacamole to chili, tacos, enchiladas, or my eggs in the morning. Lastly, I love eating this guacamole along side drinking a glass of my famous Cointreau margarita recipe.
Other healthy dips you’ll love:
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Grapefruit Guacamole (Paleo, Whole30)
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 large grapefruit, sectioned, and juices reserved
- 1/2 of a small red onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbs minced fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 Tbs lime juice
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Remove the grapefruit meat from the fruit. To do so, remove the pith and the membrane surrounding the fruit itself. I find it easiest to cut the grapefruit in half, then in half again, and then I gently remove the fruit from the membranes surrounding it. Put the grapefruit, along with its juices, in a large bowl.
- Add the diced avocados to the bowl.
- Add the red onion, garlic, cilantro, salt, lime juice, cayenne pepper, and chopped tomatoes to the bowl and mix with a fork until you have the desired consistency /chunkiness that you want.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
