Description
The Best Ever Guacamole is a creamy, zesty, and fresh dip made from perfectly ripe avocados combined with lime juice, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and sea salt. This versatile and easy-to-make recipe delivers an explosion of bright flavors and smooth texture, perfect for parties, snacks, or as a flavorful addition to meals.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe Hass avocados (yielding slightly to gentle pressure)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (adjust seeds for spice preference)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, diced (optional for sweetness and color)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Dice the red onion, finely chop the cilantro, and seed and mince the jalapeño. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the Avocados: Using a fork or potato masher, gently mash the avocado to your desired consistency—smooth or chunky.
- Add Fresh Ingredients: Mix in the chopped red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and if using, diced cherry tomatoes. Stir gently to combine all flavors evenly.
- Season and Brighten: Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and sprinkle sea salt to taste. Stir and adjust seasoning until the guacamole is balanced and flavorful.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample your guacamole and add more lime juice, salt, or jalapeño as preferred to reach your desired zing and spice.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest texture without bitterness.
- Fresh lime juice not only brightens the flavor but helps prevent browning.
- Let guacamole chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove jalapeño seeds to reduce heat if a milder guacamole is preferred.
- Store leftover guacamole with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to minimize oxidation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: guacamole, avocado dip, party dip, Mexican dip, creamy guacamole, fresh guacamole, easy guacamole
