Bowl of chunky guacamole with lime and chips.
This guacamole is fresh, bright, and tastes like your favorite restaurant.
Salt and lime are the real secret—add them early and taste as you go.
Make it chunky or smooth, depending on your vibe.
Why You’ll Love This Guacamole
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- Fast: 10 minutes.
- Fresh flavor: Clean, real ingredients.
- Custom texture: Smooth or chunky.
- Party favorite: Always welcome.
- Vegan: Naturally vegan.
Ingredients for Guacamole
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- Ripe avocados (3) – creamy base.
- Lime juice (2 tablespoons) – brightness.
- Salt (3/4 teaspoon) – bring flavors alive.
- Red onion (1/4 cup) – crunch.
- Cilantro (2 tablespoons) – fresh finish.
- Tomato (optional) and jalapeño (optional) – extra flavor.
How to Make Guacamole
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- 1. Mash avocados to your preferred texture.
- 2. Stir in lime juice and salt first. Taste.
- 3. Fold in onion, cilantro, and optional tomato and jalapeño.
- 4. Serve right away, or press wrap onto the surface to slow browning.
Tips for Perfect Guacamole
- Start with ripe avocados.
- Salt early, then taste.
- Drain tomato if you add it.
- Press wrap directly on the surface.
Variations & Substitutions
- No cilantro: Use green onions.
- Extra heat: More jalapeño or hot sauce.
- Extra creamy: Add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Garlic: Add a small grated garlic clove.
Make-Ahead & Freezing
Best day-of. Fridge: 2 days with wrap pressed on top. Freezing changes texture but can work short term.
Serving Suggestions & Pairings
- Chips and veggie sticks.
- Tacos and bowls.
- Toast topper.
Recipe Card
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Reader Review: Tastes like restaurant guac. Salt first was the magic tip!
Leave a rating if you try it. Chunky or smooth for you?