Who doesn't love chips & dip? I know I do! And having a yummy homemade salsa and guacamole makes it seem like you've spent a ton of time slaving away! The secret to both of these recipes...they are fast & easy, and both make a good amount in just the single recipe, but are easily doubled! The guacamole has a little bit of a kick to it which I think makes it stand out, but it isn't spicy! Thank the salsa, garlic and onions!!
Guacamole
1 Large Avocado, scooped from shell and mashed 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream 1 Tablespoon Salsa {you can add whatever salsa you would like..this can easily add to the kick} 1 Garlic Clove, pressed {I just chop it as fine as I can get it, and usually use 2 Cloves} 1 Tablespoon Sweet Onion, finely chopped 1 Teaspoon Cilantro {I add more because I love the flavor of Cilantro!} 1 Tablespoon Tomato, finely chopped 2 Teaspoons Black Olives, minced {I have left these out when I didn't have any, and typically use jarred olives (make it easy!)} 1 Teaspoon Fresh Lemon or Lime Juice {I have used jarred lemon juice and it came out just fine}
1. Cut the avocado in half, scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Mash 3/4 of the avocado and chop the remaining 1/4 coarsely. {A trick I learned for cutting the avocado, after cutting in half, is to cut vertical and horizontal lines into the avocado and turn it inside out. Most of the avocado just falls out the rest is easily scooped out}
2. Mix the chopped avocado into the mashed and add in all remaining ingredients. Gently mix well.
3. Serve immediately or cover tightly with plastic wrap as close to the top of the guacamole as possible and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. {Covering it close to the guacamole will help it from turning brown}
Salsa
1 Can, Diced Tomatoes 1 Can, Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Chilies {I use the one with the yellow label, which I think is original or mild, if you like heat use a spicier one} 2 Jalapenos, deseeded 1 Medium Onion, chopped 1 Capful Lemon Juice {I'd guess it's 1-1/2 Teaspoons} Salt & Pepper, to taste 1/2 Teaspoon, Garlic 1 Bunch Cilantro {I used about half of the stems and the leaves}
1. Put in blender in the following order- Tomatoes Tomatoes & Chilies Cilantro Onion Jalapenos Garlic Salt & Pepper Lemon Juice
2. Blend on low speed for chunky salsa, high for smooth. Blend until desired consistency.
