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The Best Guacamole Recipe (So Easy!)

The Best Guacamole Recipe is so easy to make with simple ingredients. This guacamole recipe has fresh avocados and loaded with tomatoes, red onions, lime juice, jalapenos, and cilantro. It's the perfect dip and topper for so many of your favorite foods.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, dips, game day food, Mexican, snacks
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 lime
  • ½ red onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  • Cut the avocados in half, and remove and discard the skin and pit. Put the avocado in a bowl, set aside.
  • Dice your tomatoes, and set aside.
  • Dice your onion, and set aside.
  • Chop the jalapeno, and set aside.
  • Chop the cilantro, and set aside.
  • In a bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until smooth. If you prefer some chunks, don’t mash too much.
  • Cut the lime in half. Add the diced tomatoes, diced onion, chopped jalapeno, chopped cilantro, and juice of the lime, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, fresh cut-up vegetables, tacos, or your favorite Mexican food.

Notes

See blog post for tips on storing and variations.