Sweet 'N Spicy Tropical Guacamole

This post contains affiliate links. (Disclosure policy)Summer's here! Time to get your guacamole ready for the dog days of summer with a tropical twist! Sweet 'N Spicy Tropical Guacamole is studded with bits of fresh sweet mango, tangy fresh pineapple and spicy jalapeno! Mango and pineapple flavors will transport you to the tropics as you savor scoops of silky guacamole.

Select avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure. That means the avocado is ripe and ready for your guacamole! Avocados of Mexico  has lots of information and videos about how to tell if an  avocado is ripe and how to ripen your avocado if it's not quite ripe enough yet!

And don't forget to dress up your guacamole in it's own colorful bowl or serve in a classic mortar and pestle!

Sweet 'N Spicy Tropical Guacamole

3 avocados, pitted and mashed
1/2 cup minced mango
1/2 cup minced pineapple
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped scallion
3 Tbs. lime juice
2 Tbs. minced jalapeno (with seeds for extra spiciness!)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. chipotle chili powder
additional minced mango, pineapple and jalapeno for garnish

1. In bowl combine mashed avocados, mango, pineapple, cilantro, scallion, lime juice, jalapeno, garlic, salt and chipotle chili powder and stir until blended.
2. Garnish with additional minced mango, pineapple and jalapeno.

Makes 3 cups.