Pomegranate Guacamole

Name: Pomegranate Guacamole (Christmas Festive!)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3 avocados (ripe); ½ small red onion (diced); ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 jalapeno pepper (seeds removed and finely diced); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 lime (juiced); ½ teaspoon sea salt; ¾ cup pomegranate seeds (divided)

by Lisa Bryan

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Updated Nov 26, 2023

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Pomegranate guacamole is a festive holiday spin on one of my most loved recipes. It’s a blend of fresh, simple ingredients that together create an unexpected pop of flavor. Serve it with a pile of tortilla chips for the perfect holiday appetizer.

Pomegranate guacamole in a bowl surrounded with tortilla chips.

Who needs store-bought guacamole when you can make a better, fresher version at home. With just 6 ingredients, my best ever guacamole is not to be overlooked. It’s a simple, delicious, and authentic recipe.

But today, I’m tweaking it. Just as I did when I made BLT guacamole, except today’s version is festive for the holidays. I’m swapping tomatoes for pomegranates, yellow onion for red onion, and adding a bit more cilantro for that vibrant green contrast.

Not only do the pomegranate seeds look beautiful against the guacamole’s green color, but they add a burst of sweet flavor with every bite. You’ll love this guacamole variation!

Pomegranate guacamole ingredients in a mixing bowl.

How To Deseed A Pomegranate

While you can buy boxed pomegranate seeds, I think fresh pomegranates have a much better flavor. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to deseed a pomegranate.

Fill a large bowl with water.
Slice the pomegranate halfway, but try not to cut all the way into the center. You want to avoid cutting into the seeds inside.
Slightly pull apart the two halves using your hand.
Place the halves in the bowl of water and push the skin outwards, opening the fruit.
Using a large spatula or spoon, wack the back of the pomegranate. The seeds will begin to fall out here.
Pick out the straggler seeds with your hand and drain the water.

A tortilla chip scooping up pomegranate guacamole.

How To Make Pomegranate Guacamole

This recipe comes together in just 10 minutes! Just follow the 4 steps below.

Add all the ingredients into the bowl, except for the pomegranate seeds.
Mash everything together using a fork, until it’s creamy and combined.
Add ½ cup of the pomegranate seeds and stir together. Then transfer this into a serving bowl.
Top with the remaining ¼ cup of pomegranate seeds. Add a sprinkle of cilantro for a vibrant pop of color.

Enjoy your pomegranate guacamole with tortilla chips, and wash it down with a pomegranate margarita (a great way to use up those leftover pomegranate arils!).

Scooping up pomegranate guacamole with a tortilla chip.

More Festive Appetizers To Serve

In charge of bringing an appetizer to your next party? Here’s a few ideas that your guests will love!

And if you’d like another red and green combo, try my guacamole stuffed tomatoes!