Easy Guacamole
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If you need a quick snack, appetizer, or taco topping, this Easy Guacamole recipe comes together in just a few minutes with simple ingredients. The creamy avocados pair with fresh lime, onion, and tomato for a dip that tastes bright, fresh, and homemade!
You’ll love how fast homemade guacamole is to make and how customizable it can be. If you want to dress up this guac, add fresh cilantro or minced jalapeno! If you want to keep it simple, just make it as written.
It’s perfect for last-minute guests, weeknight dinners, or adding to your game day spread. Plus, since it’s made with whole, fresh ingredients, the texture and flavor are much better than store-bought dips!
Happy Kitchen Secrets
Here are my most important mom-tested tips for this simple guacamole. We’ve made this countless times so you know it will turn out perfectly!
- Start with ripe avocados. The best guacamole is made with fresh ingredients! Your avocados should feel slightly soft when gently squeezed but not mushy. Overripe avocados will turn your guacamole brown quickly.
- Taste with a chip. Chips add salt, so always dip one in before adding more seasoning.
- Add fresh lime juice right away. It not only brightens the flavor but also helps prevent browning.
How to Make Easy Guacamole
Making guacamole is as easy as mash, mix, and taste. Here’s how to do it:
- Prep the avocados. Slice each avocado in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash gently with a fork to your preferred consistency: smooth or chunky.
- Add the flavor. Stir in diced red onion, cherry tomatoes, lime juice, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Taste and adjust. Grab a chip and check the seasoning. Add more lime juice or salt if needed.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this guacamole dip with tortilla chips, alongside tacos or enchiladas, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. It also makes a great spread for sandwiches and wraps!
Make it kid friendly: Guacamole is a fun way to get kids to eat more veggies. Try serving it with carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, or cucumber slices instead of chips. You can also let kids mash the avocados! Give them a potato masher and let them have fun.
FAQ
Yes! Press plastic wrap directly against the surface of the guacamole to reduce browning and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
You can, though lime gives the most classic flavor. Lemon will still add brightness and keep the avocado from browning too quickly.
Add diced jalapeño, cumin, a pinch of cayenne pepper, or a splash of hot sauce to give it more heat.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. If you notice that your guacamole tends to turn brown, a squeeze of extra lime or lemon juice can prevent this.
If you make this recipe, please give it a star rating and leave a comment below to let me know how it went!
Easy Guacamole
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- ⅓ cup red onions
- 1 tablespoon lime juice squeeze of 2 lime wedges
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 cherry tomatoes diced
Instructions
- Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop them into a medium bowl.
- Mash avocados with a fork. You can mash this to a smoother or more chunky consistency depending on what you prefer!
- Finely dice the red onions and cut the cherry tomatoes, then add to the mashed avocados.
- Add lime juice and salt and stir together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Notes
- If you don’t have fresh tomatoes, you can do a tablespoon of salsa in a pinch!
- Always taste with a chip before adding more salt. Often the saltiness of the chips is enough.
