Friday, May 25, 2012

Strawberry Avocado Dip

Today has been a really lovely day.  First off, it's Friday and even thought I am on summer vacation, Friday still feels amazing.  Second, according to my half marathon training schedule, today is a "rest day," and I really needed that.  Instead, I did this awesome abs workout that I found here.  And third, I cooked and baked all day to make my family a lovely Shabbat dinner.

Shabbat is the Jewish celebration of the day of rest and it is supposed to be a celebration with family and friends.  So, I pulled together a fantastic meal and we all gathered around the table for a traditional Shabbat, blessings over the wine, bread, and candles and all.  I will be sharing the recipes that I used for tonight's dinner tomorrow, but first, I have an awesome recipe that a threw together as an appetizer as all that not-running and cooking made me hungry far before dinner-time.


Strawberry Avocado Dip (adapted from Eat. Drink. Love)




Ingredients:
2 avocados, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 red pepper, chopped
2 tbsp lime juice
salt and pepper

Directions:
Mix everything together and toss with the lime juice.  Serve with tortilla chips, or as a sweeter option, cinnamon-sugar chips.
Enjoy :)


9 comments:

  1. I am going to have to try this! Sounds wonderful!

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  2. yum, I am not sure if this would be my dessert or an appetizers...maybe both!

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  3. I'm so wishing I had an avocado in the fridge right now! I'm so wondering how it tastes combined with the strawberries!

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    1. I love avocado so I have been on the look-out for good recipes that use it. I feel like mixing fruit into salsa and guacamole is an awesome way to celebrate summer!

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  4. I saw this in my foodbuzz inbox and HAD to come see :) This sounds SO good!

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  5. This is an interesting combination! You have my attention....I love strawberries and avocados, so I'll have to try it. =] Skye @ www.http://avirtualessence.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks so much! I am glad that you like it!

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