Chunky Greek Guacamole and Pita Chips for #GuacSquad12 #sponsor

On the first day of summer, I wrote about this multi-day, multi-blogger celebration of all guacamole: #GuacSquad12. We've timed this guacamole celebration to coincide with the release of the Guac-Lock™ by Casabella. At the beginning of the month, I shared the amazing giveaway we have with items from our generous sponsors: enter here! You can win a Guac-Lock™ of your own. Click for my review of the Guac-Lock™.

Today, I'm wrapping up the #GuacSquad12 event with a recipe that makes me want to pull out the ouzo and yell 'Opa!'

Ingredients

Guacamole

2 ripe avocados* (thank you, Melissa's Produce)
1/2 t oregano paste or 1 T fresh oregano* (thank you, Gourmet Garden)
1/2 t cilantro paste or 1 T fresh cilantro* (thank you, Gourmet Garden)
1-1/2 t chunky garlic paste or 1-1/2 T fresh garlic* (thank you, Gourmet Garden)
1 t ground cumin
juice from 1 organic lemon
1 t olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 C pitted Greek olives (I used a mix of green and black) + more for garnish
1/4 C crumbled feta cheese + more for garnish
1/4 C diced marinated artichokes
fresh cilantro for garnish

Serving

pita chips
sliced carrots and cucumbers (this was my gluten-free option for my husband!)
fresh cilantro for garnish

Procedure

Guacamole
Place avocados, herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Mash with a fork until you get the consistency that you prefer. Some people like a more chunky guacamole; others prefer it more smooth. Stir in the pitted olives, artichokes, and feta cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Spoon your guacamole into a serving bowl. Garnish with more olives and feta cheese.

Serve with pita chips and fresh veggies if you need a gluten-free option. Enjoy!

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Melissa's Produce

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The Giveaway...

Our generous sponsors have contributed prizes for this event.

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*Disclosure: Bloggers received complimentary products from sponsors for the creation of this event. This is a sponsored post that contains affiliate links.

Although this post is sponsored, all opinions are our own.*

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