Description
This Perfect Guacamole recipe is a fresh, flavorful, and creamy avocado dip that combines ripe avocados with lime juice, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and optional garlic. It’s ideal as an appetizer or snack and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes without any cooking required.
Ingredients
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Guacamole Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño, finely minced, seeds removed for less heat
- 1 small clove garlic, finely minced (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the Avocados: Place the peeled and pitted avocados in a medium bowl and mash them with a fork until mostly smooth but still retaining some texture.
- Mix Lime Juice and Salt: Stir in the fresh lime juice and kosher salt until the mixture is evenly combined, which adds brightness and balances the flavors.
- Add Vegetables and Herbs: Gently fold in the finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño, and optional garlic to distribute the flavors evenly without over-mashing.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the guacamole and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice as needed to suit your preference.
- Serve or Store: Serve the guacamole immediately, or cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent browning and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe avocados that yield slightly when gently pressed.
- If you prefer a smoother guacamole, mash the avocados more thoroughly.
- For extra richness and a silkier texture, add a tablespoon of olive oil while mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
