Description
This is truly the only homemade guacamole recipe you’ll ever need – This guacamole is the absolute best healthy dip and appetizer, featuring fresh avocados, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. You’ll want to make it again and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe avocados
- 1 medium ripe tomato, seeded and diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1–2 limes)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, for extra creaminess)
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- Pinch of ground cumin
Instructions
- Prepare Avocados: Cut the avocados in half lengthwise. Remove the pits. Scoop the avocado flesh out with a spoon and place it into a medium bowl.
- Mash Avocados & Add Lime: Immediately squeeze the fresh lime juice over the avocado flesh in the bowl. This helps prevent browning and adds flavor. Mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the diced tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, sea salt, black pepper, and mayonnaise (if using) to the mashed avocado.
- Combine: Stir gently until all ingredients are just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the guacamole and adjust seasoning as needed with more salt, pepper, or lime juice.
- Serve: Serve the guacamole immediately with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or salads.
Notes
- Avocados: Choose ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure.
- Preventing Browning: Lime juice helps slow browning. For longer storage, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole before covering.
- Tomatoes: Seeding the tomato before dicing prevents the guacamole from becoming too watery.
- Onion: For a milder onion flavor, rinse the diced red onion under cold water or soak it for 10 minutes, then drain well before adding.
- Mayonnaise (Optional): Adds extra creaminess but is not traditional. Omit for a classic, vegan guacamole.
- Variations: Add minced jalapeño for heat or a pinch of cumin for earthy flavor.
- Storage: Guacamole is best served fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Some browning may still occur.