California Avocodo spreads

Santa Ana, California—Rich, nutty avocado sandwich spreads make a luxurious replacement for ordinary spreads. Simple, combination, multi-decker, open-faced, and tea sandwiches come alive with the superior quality of genuine California avocados.

California avocado spreads complement meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetarian sandwich fillings and stand alone on bagels. Roughly mashed and seasoned with popular flavors, such as horseradish or sweet pickle relish, California avocados enhance the taste and appeal of sandwiches, and command a better price.

California Avocado-Sweet Relish Spread (pictured)

Roughly mash 3 California Avocados (1-1/2 pounds). Stir in 1/2 cup chopped parsley, 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/3 cup prepared sweet pickle relish. Chill 1 hour to marry flavors. Serve on ham, cheese, turkey, and chicken sandwiches or alone on a bagel.

Yield: 24 Servings (2 tablespoons each)

California Avocado-Horseradish Spread

Roughly mash 3 California Avocados (1-1/2 pounds). Stir in 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup prepared horseradish (or to taste, depending on the strength of the horseradish), and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Chill 1 hour to marry flavors. Serve on roast beef and corned beef sandwiches and alone on a bagel or with smoked salmon.

Yield: 24 Servings (2 tablespoons each)

California Avocado Commission, 1251 E. Dyer Road Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92705-5631. Tel: 714-558-6761; Fax: 714-641-7024.