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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Appetizer Recipes

    Christmas Guacamole Wreath Appetizer

    By: Amy Katz · Published: Nov 29, 2018 · Last modified: Nov 29, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, soy-free, vegan
    Guacamole appetizer in the shape of a wreath garnished with tomatoes and cilantro with text overlay Christmas Guacamole.

    Wow your guests this holiday season by serving Christmas guacamole in the shape of a wreath. This crowd-pleasing appetizer is easy to make in about 15 minutes.

    Guacamole garnished with cherry tomatoes and cilantro in the shape of a wreath with a bowl of tortilla chips on the side.

    When it comes to holiday entertaining, you can't go wrong with serving a variety of appetizers like hummus and vegan stuffed mushrooms.

    But if you're looking for something really festive, this Christmas guacamole is a centerpiece your friends and family will rave about.

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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Storing
    • Serving suggestions
    • FAQ
    • More appetizers for entertaining
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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Almost everyone loves guacamole, and the pop of red makes it extra festive.
    • No special equipment is required: simply use a small bowl and a large platter to create your wreath mold.
    • You can serve it with a variety of dippers including tortilla chips, whole-grain crackers, and fresh vegetables such as red bell pepper strips, celery, and jicama sticks.

    Ingredients

    Labeled ingredients needed to make this recipe.

    While you can use your favorite guacamole to make your wreath, I experimented with a lot of different ingredients until I came up with what I think is the perfect Christmas guacamole recipe.

    Besides the ingredients shown in the image above, you will also need ground cumin and salt for seasoning.

    Then for garnishing, use some cilantro leaves and cherry tomatoes. I love how they look like sprigs of holly.

    For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Instructions

    As you can see in the step-by-step photos below, once you've prepared the guacamole, turning it into the shape of a wreath is quite easy. You don't need any special equipment, just a shallow serving bowl and a small bowl to form a mold.

    Collage of 4 numbered images showing how to make this recipe.
    • Step 1: Take the small bowl and place it in the center of the large bowl.
    • Step 2: Spoon the guacamole around the "ring".
    • Step 3: Continue adding guacamole until it forms the shape of a wreath.
    • Step 4: Carefully remove the small bowl from the center. Don't worry if your fingers mess up the shape a little. You can smooth out the guacamole to correct for any little imperfections.
    Guacamole garnished with cherry tomatoes and fresh cilantro leaves.
    • Step 5: Add your desired garnishes such as cherry tomatoes and fresh cilantro leaves.

    Storing

    To store leftover guacamole in the refrigerator, I recommend this method which I learned from the kitchn:

    1. In a bowl with a tight-fitting lid, pat down the guacamole with a spoon to remove any air bubbles.
    2. Drizzle about ½ an inch of lukewarm water on top of the guacamole.
    3. Put the lid on and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
    4. When ready to eat, pour off the water from the top of the guacamole.
    5. Stir well and enjoy.

    Serving suggestions

    This Christmas guacamole wreath pairs well with other holiday appetizers. It's also wonderful with your favorite Mexican-inspired foods.

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    FAQ

    How do you choose a ripe avocado?

    There's nothing more disappointing than slicing into an avocado and finding a mushy brown mess on the inside. While I can't guarantee this method will work 100% of the time, I've found that it's best to choose avocados that have a little piece of the stem still attached. If the stem is missing, don't buy it.

    If you can't easily pull out the little stem, the avocado isn't ripe yet. I prefer to purchase avocados in this unripe state and let them ripen on my counter for a day or two.

    If the stem comes out with no resistance, check the color of the small circle under the stem:

    Brown: the avocado is mostly likely overripe.
    Light yellow: it's not quite ripe yet.
    Bright green: your avocado is ripe and ready to go.

    How can I ripen an avocado very quickly?

    Place the avocados in a brown paper bag with either some apples or bananas. Fold over the top of the bag and place it on your kitchen counter to speed up the ripening process.

    What can I use instead of Rotel?

    Substitute canned diced tomatoes. You can add some diced green chilies, if you like, as well.

    More appetizers for entertaining

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    And for even more recipes, join the Vegan Mediterranean Diet Recipes Facebook group for support, inspiration, and fun.

    If you love this recipe, please give it 5 stars! ★★★★★

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    Guacamole served in the shape of a Christmas wreath garnished with cherry tomatoes and cilantro.

    Christmas Guacamole Wreath Appetizer

    Wow your guests this holiday season by serving Christmas guacamole in the shape of a wreath. An easy appetizer that's ready in 15 minutes.
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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, soy-free, vegan
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 177kcal
    Author: Amy Katz

    Ingredients

    • 6 ripe avocados
    • 2 cans RO*TEL® Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, (10 ounces each) drained well
    • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
    • ½ cup red onion, chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
    • salt, to taste
    • cherry tomatoes and cilantro leaves, for garnish
    • tortilla chips or vegetables, for serving
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    Instructions

    • Pit and peel the avocados and place them in a large bowl. Coarsely mash them with a fork or potato masher.
    • Add the drained cans of RO*TEL, lime juice, red onion, garlic, cumin, and chopped cilantro to the avocados and mix well.
    • Taste and add salt, as needed.
    • Place a small bowl in the middle of a larger shallow bowl to form a mold for the guacamole Christmas wreath.
    • Spoon the guacamole into the larger bowl around the small bowl to form the wreath shape.
    • Carefully remove the small bowl from the middle so you have a ring or wreath of guacamole.
    • Garnish the guacamole wreath with cherry tomatoes and cilantro leaves. Serve with tortilla chips or vegetables and enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutrition facts do not include the garnishes or tortilla chips.
    To store leftover guacamole in the refrigerator, follow these steps:
    1. In a bowl with a tight-fitting lid, pat down the guacamole with a spoon to remove any air bubbles.
    2. Drizzle about ½ an inch of lukewarm water on top of the guacamole.
    3. Put the lid on and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
    4. When ready to eat, pour off the water from the top of the guacamole.
    5. Stir well and enjoy.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    Amy Katz is a vegan recipe developer, photographer, and Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach. She loves sharing delicious plant-based Mediterranean diet recipes that home cooks of all levels can enjoy. Her easy vegan recipes have been featured on HuffPost, LIVESTRONG, Healthline, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, Country Living, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. She lives in Orange County, California with the love of her life, Brad, and their adorable black cat, Ozzy.

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