Our favourite avocado recipes to make
From salad, pesto and guacamole to salsa or a side to poached eggs - these are our favourite ways to use avocados.
Avocado is such a popular and not to mention versatile ingredient, and one that features on our menu a lot over the summer.
Not just reserved for smashing on toast, this creamy, nutty and healthy fruit can be used in a number of different avocado recipes.
Some of our favourite recipes include our avocado pesto pasta, our avocado gazpacho (the perfect cold soup for summer), mixed with crab meat for an irresistible crab roll or added to our juicy salmon burger for a healthy twist on a BBQ classic.
What's your favourite way to use avocado? It also works well in a smoothie and vegan desserts to add creaminess and a mousse-like texture.
If you struggle to ripen avocado's at home perfectly, take a look at our top tips to ensure you get the most out of this delicious ingredient, every time.
Gazpacho
Savoury granola and fragrant peach add crunch and sweetness to this refreshing chilled avocado soup.
Recipe: Gazpacho
Dill pickled cucumber with apple and avocado
Quick pickled cucumber combined with sweet apple and creamy avocado makes for a fresh, light accompaniment to rich salmon.
Vegan avocado pesto
Ever wondered how to make vegan pesto? Avocado makes this recipe the perfect, quick and easy vegan pasta dish.
Recipe: Vegan pesto
Salmon and avocado burger
Use more horseradish in your burgers if you like a bit of heat!
Recipe: Salmon and avocado burger
Sweetcorn and avocado salad
Crunchy sweetcorn and creamy avocado are a match made in heaven in this salad with a kick.
Recipe: Sweetcorn and avocado salad
Avocado and crab roll
We used a mixture of tinned and fresh crab for added flavour in this simple recipe, while keeping costs low.
Recipe: Avocado and crab roll
Avocado Bruschettas
For vegetarians, simply leave off the Parma ham and check that your pecorino is veggie-friendly.
Recipe: Avocado Bruschettas
Guacamole
Fresh and vibrant side dish, great for a Mexican-style feast.
Recipe: Easy guacamole
Avocado and poached egg on toast
This breakfast recipe is full of good fats and protein, which will keep you full until lunch!
Recipe: Avocado and poached egg on toast
Turkey and avocado quesadillas
A simple and easy way to use leftovers - the turkey can be switched for chicken easily.
Recipe: Turkey and avocado quesadillas
Chipotle and avocado salad
A satisfying cold-weather salad to remind you of warmer days.
Recipe: Chipotle and avocado salad
Our go-to salad for a serious flavour hit. Smoky, charred corn is mixed with salt bacon and creamy avocado. Plus, it's served with garlic mayo. Yum!
Cracked wheat and avocado salad
If you’re worried about the high fat content in avocados, bear in mind that it’s ‘healthy’ monounsaturated fat, so you can tuck into this vegetarian salad recipe guilt free!
Recipe: Cracked wheat and avocado salad
Avocado scoops
Assembling the tortilla scoops first makes for neater eating, but if you don’t have time simply serve the chips alongside the dip.
Recipe: Avocado scoops
Salmon tacos with mango salsa
This salmon taco recipe is a fresh twist on your favourite fish.
Recipe: Salmon tacos with mango salsa
Grilled avocado tomato and mozzarella salad
Grilled avocado sounds faintly ridiculous until you try it – lightly smoky and very addictive.
International club sandwiches
These international-style club sandwiches are a cut above the norm, quick and easy to prepare, and even easier to eat!
Recipe: International club sandwiches
Avocado and bacon soup
If you’re not a fan of chilled soups, gently reheat this (without garnish) until warm, then complete the recipe
Recipe: Avocado and bacon soup
Prawn and avocado salad
This twist on a classic salad is a no-cook, light starter.
Recipe: Prawn and avocado salad
Mango and avocado salsa
This refreshing salsa can be whipped up in minutes, a chop, whiz and stir are all it takes…
Recipe: Mango and avocado salsa
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