Avocado Bruschetta Topping and Guacamole Dip

We are huge avocado fans, not just because it's a healthy fat and it tastes good, but it's perfect for a light meal or snack plus this bruschetta has several alternatives you can use this topping for with all our suggestions below.


Not only do we have a delicious topping for garlic bread, crackers and so much more, but we also share our favorite guacamole dip recipe below in our printable recipe card for you also!


Summer heat certainly gives you a reason not to cook and this stays cool light bruschetta meal will do the trick and it can become a totally satisfying meal with all our additions you can add in an instant!


Just a little dicing and chopping and you'll be on your way to a healthy delicious anytime appetizer or meal with hardly any fussing at all.


Keep in mind to just buy nice ripe ready to eat sweet summer's bounty vegetables and fruits and also whatever you're not fond off leave it out and substitute another from our suggestions list.


Even though we like our topping on Grandma's recipe for Tuscan Garlic Bread, you can choose whatever you like and psst, it tastes great with no bread at all!

Avocado Health Benefits

There are more than 5 reason to eat avocado because they are healthy for you!


Avocados contain the plant chemical beta-sitosterol which helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels so they're heart healthy,good for your eyes, good for blood lowering blood pressure and helps aid in weight loss.


Avocados are a good source of vitamins C, E, K, and B6, plus give you riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium.


They also provide lutein, beta carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids so the benefits are off the charts good for you.

Avocados contain high levels of healthy, beneficial fats, which can even help you feel fuller between meals.

Ingredients You Will Need(scroll to print below with exact measurements)

1. Kalamata olives
2. avocado
3. basil leaves
4. limes
5. pesto
6. extra virgin olive oil
7. salt, pepper
8. tomatoes
9. mozzarella

Other Additions and Topping Suggestions

• deli meats chopped
• crispy cooked bacon
• shredded zucchini
• finely chopped carrots, or celery
• minced fresh garlic
• finely chopped green onion
• minced cilantro
• diced artichoke hearts
• finely chopped golden beets cooked
• minced cucumber
• crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese

Bruschetta and Guacamole Dip and Serving Ideas

1. pita bread points
2. rice cakes
3. cucumber slices
4. zucchini slices
5. baguette bread toasted
6. melba toast
7. pumpernickel cocktail bread
8. breadsticks
9. Hawaiian rolls
10. large beefsteak tomato slices
11. plain toast
12. toasted bagels
13. croissants sliced
14. flatbread
15. crackers
16. tortilla chips
17. potato chips

Check out these other two recipes with avocado Avocado Chickpea Salad and Avocado Cucumber Appetizers

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The Perfect Summer Food

Whether you're packing for a beach day, or picnic hosting a party this can be anything from a meal to an appetizer, and everyone that loves avocado is going to rave about this spread.



Don't forget we also included a guacamole dip for those who are found all the mixtures of ingredients..


Summer fun in the sun never tasted so good until you try our Avocado Bruschetta Spread!

Avocado Bruschetta Topping and Guacamole Dip

Yield: 6

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Prep time: 10 MinInactive time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min

Two recipes one for a topping for Bruschetta with a blend of olives, tomato, and mozzarella plus a recipe for Guacamole dip

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados cubed into small pieces or mashed
• 1 lime juiced
• 2 ripe vine tomatoes or chopped plum tomatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons kalamata pitted slices or chopped olives
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
• 6 slices of Italian bread cut in half, or use a sliced baguette or stick French bread cut 1/2 inch thick and made into garlic bread
• Optional for more flavor add 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
• Garnish: fresh basil leaves, lime slices, drizzle with more olive oil

Instructions

1. Mash avocado, add pesto sauce, oil, salt pepper, and some chopped basil on top for garnish if you like.
2. Make the garlic toast and set it aside.
3. Spread with avocado topping, and serve, garnish with fresh basil.
4. For Avocado Guacamole Dip:
5. 2 ripe avocados
6. 1 teaspoon seasalt
7. 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
8. 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
9. 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
10. 3 cloves finely minced garlic
11. 1/3 teaspoon cayenne red pepper
12. 2 dashes of hot pepper sauce (optional)
13. Wash, peel, pit, and mash avocados. Add finely minced garlic.
14. Add remaining ingredients. This can be made in a food processor or using a blender.
15. Serve with crackers and tortilla chips, sliced cucumbers, sliced zucchini, or any other vegetable you like for dipping.
16. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Notes

Other Additions and Topping Suggestions

• deli meats chopped
• crispy cooked bacon
• shredded zucchini
• finely chopped carrots, or celery
• minced fresh garlic
• finely chopped green onion
• minced cilantro
• diced artichoke hearts
• finely chopped golden beets cooked
• minced cucumber
• crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese

Bruschetta and Guacamole Dip and Serving Ideas

1. pita bread points
2. rice cakes
3. cucumber slices
4. zucchini slices
5. baguette bread toasted
6. melba toast
7. pumpernickel cocktail bread
8. breadsticks
9. Hawaiian rolls
10. large beefsteak tomato slices
11. plain toast
12. toasted bagels
13. croissants sliced
14. flatbread
15. crackers
16. tortilla chips
17. potato chips

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