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Overhead ingredients for authentic guacamole including avocados, lime, onion, cilantro, tomato, jalapeño, and salt

Guacamole (Authentic) (Best Ever, Easy, Fresh)


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  • Author: Donald Anderson
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 2 cups 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This authentic guacamole is creamy, chunky, and bright—made with ripe avocados, lime, cilantro, and just enough jalapeño.


Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe avocados

  • 1/4 cup finely diced white onion

  • 1 small jalapeño, minced

  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 medium Roma tomato, seeded and diced (optional)

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste


Instructions

  1. Mash avocados in a bowl until chunky-smooth.

  2. Stir in onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and tomato (if using).

  3. Add lime juice and salt. Taste and adjust.

  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Best avocados: Slightly soft and darkened under the stem.

  • Keep green: Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface.

  • Tools: Bowl, fork, knife.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican