It is that time of year when shoppers are craving Inspiration for delicious ways to re-invent their Thanksgiving leftovers. Read more to learn how fresh avocados are the perfect ingredient to solve this annual challenge!
Last year, U.S. retail avocado sales hit a record 20 million pounds during Thanksgiving week, up 4% year over year and 9% since 20211 – that’s the equivalent of 1.25 million turkeys on the scale!2

And this year, shoppers have even more reason to add green to their carts: avocados are averaging just 99 cents each, nearly 20% lower than last year,3 even as grocery prices rise 2.7% year over year.4

With their creamy texture, versatile flavor, and 3 grams of fiber per serving,5 avocados bring balance to the post-holiday table—turning traditional leftovers into something fresh, flavorful, and new.
Here are five ways consumers can reinvent Thanksgiving leftovers with avocado leading the charge:
1. Turkey & Avocado Harvest Sandwich
Layer sliced turkey, mashed avocado, leftover stuffing, and a touch of cranberry sauce between toasted sourdough. The creamy avocado balances the sweet-tart cranberry and savory turkey beautifully.
2. Thanksgiving Leftover Tacos
Warm up turkey and stuffing, then spoon into tortillas with avocado slices, a drizzle of gravy or hot sauce, and a squeeze of lime. Add shredded lettuce or slaw for crunch.
3. Turkey & Avocado Omelette
Whisk up a fresh start after the feast. Fold leftover turkey and fix-ins into a fluffy omelette, then top with diced avocado and a spoonful of cranberry sauce for a balanced, feel-good breakfast.
4. Autumn Grain Bowl with Avocado
Combine leftover roasted veggies, turkey, and stuffing with a scoop of quinoa or farro. Add diced avocado and a drizzle of olive oil or vinaigrette for a hearty, balanced lunch.
5. Cranberry-Avocado Toast
Spread mashed avocado on toast, top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce, and sprinkle with flaky salt and cracked pepper. It’s sweet, tart, creamy, and totally addictive.
With stable supply, favorable pricing, and endless creativity, avocados are proving their place on the Thanksgiving table—and beyond. From holiday spreads to next-day meals, avocados offer shoppers a fresh way to celebrate the season while delivering retailers an opportunity to drive incremental sales.
This year, give your shoppers one more reason to be thankful—by keeping avocados front and center. Contact SalesReps@missionproduce.com for Thanksgiving orders!
- Circana, Total U.S., one week ending 12/1/2024 vs. one week ending 11/28/2021.
- Calculated based on the weight of a medium-sized turkey of 16 pounds.
- Circana, Total U.S. MULO+, one week ending 10/19/2025 vs. year ago.
- United States Department of Agriculture.
- Hass Avocado Board. USDA Approved Nutrition Copy. July 2025.
