Molded Guacamole Ring

Prep: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A visually striking molded guacamole ring that combines creamy avocado with tangy lemon and seasonings, perfect for entertaining. Filled with seafood or chicken salad and garnished with cherry tomatoes, it offers a delicious appetizer with vibrant flavors and attractive presentation.

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Ingredients

  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated onion
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • dash Tabasco sauce
  • 3 cups mashed avocado (3 large)
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • seafood or chicken salad
  • cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Soften gelatin in cold water and dissolve in boiling water.
  2. Add lemon juice, grated onion, salt, and Tabasco sauce to the gelatin mixture.
  3. While the gelatin mixture is still liquid, stir in mashed avocado.
  4. Fold in mayonnaise into the mixture.
  5. Pour the mixture into a 10-inch ring mold and chill until firm.
  6. Unmold the gelatin ring.
  7. Fill the center with chilled seafood or chicken salad.
  8. Surround the ring with cherry tomatoes for garnish.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

312 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 25.3g 32% DV
Carbs 17.5g 6% DV
Fiber 2.1g 7% DV
Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10155.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 133mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 5.5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 4mg 4% DV
Calcium 54.3mg 4% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal
Contains Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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