Author Notes
Great to enjoy at home and also travels well to any party! A layer of hummus and arugula guacamole adds to the deliciousness of this old-time favorite made new. —Avocados from Mexico
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Ingredients
- Layer
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1 ½ cups
roasted garlic hummus.
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2 cups
chopped red onions.
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2 tablespoons
fresh limejuice.
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2 ½ teaspoons
salt.
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1 cup
sour cream.
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2 cups
chopped cherry tomatoes (red or multi-colored).
- Arugula guacamole layer:
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3
large, ripe Avocados from Mexico, halved, pitted.
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½ cups
Frontera Tomatillo Salsa or bottled tomatillo salsa.
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1 cup
fresh arugula or spinach leaves, finely chopped.
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½ cups
crumbled crisply-cooked thick sliced or applewood-smoked bacon (5 slices, cooked).
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¼ cups
finely crumbled or shredded Mexican queso añejo or romano cheese.
Directions
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Hummus Layer. Use a 9-inch by 7-inch by 2 ½-inch (11 cup) rectangular baking dish. Spread the hummus evenly over the bottom of the dish.
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Red onion layer. Put the onions into a colander or strainer and rinse well under cool water. Shake dry and put into a small bowl. Stir in 1 Tbsp of the lime juice, cilantro and ¼ tsp of the salt. Arrange in a single layer over the hummus in the dish.
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Sour cream layer. Mix the sour cream with ¼ tsp salt. Spread in a layer over the onions.
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Tomato layer. Pat the tomatoes dry and mix with 1 tsp salt. Arrange tomatoes over sour cream.
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Guacamole layer. Scoop the avocado pulp out into a medium-size bowl. Coarsely mash with a fork. Stir in salsa, arugula, remaining 1 Tbsp lime juice and about 1 tsp salt. Gently spread the arugula guacamole over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with bacon and cheese. Refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving. Serve with thick tortilla chips, sliced jícama or sliced cucumbers.
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