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Chunky homemade guacamole made with ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, tomato, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro served in a bowl with vibrant fresh toppings.

The Perfect Guacamole

This Loaded Fresh Guacamole is creamy, chunky, bright, and packed with fresh flavor from ripe avocados, lime juice, jalapeño, tomato, and red onion. It’s easy to make, loaded with texture, and perfect for taco nights, parties, cookouts, and game day spreads.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish, Sides, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/2 tomato diced small
  • 1/4 jalapeño deseeded and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 –2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1 small garlic clove finely grated or minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's knife
  • Spoon
  • Avocado smasher
  • Citrus Juicer

Method
 

Prep
  1. Dice tomato, jalapeño, and onion very small for better texture
  2. Mince or grate garlic finely so it blends evenly
  3. Slice avocados in half and remove pits
  4. Juice fresh limes
  5. Chop cilantro if using
Instructions
  1. Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop the avocado into a bowl.
  2. Mash gently with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture instead of making it completely smooth.
  3. Add diced tomato, jalapeño, red onion, and garlic.
  4. Add fresh lime juice, salt, and a little black pepper.
  5. Stir gently until combined. Do not overmix or the guacamole can become mushy.
  6. Taste as you go and adjust salt or lime juice if needed. This is the key to bold flavorful guacamole.
  7. Fold in cilantro if using.
  8. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, tacos, burrito bowls, or grilled meats.

Notes

  • Taste before serving because avocados need enough salt to fully develop flavor
  • Fresh lime juice tastes much brighter than bottled lime juice
  • Dice ingredients small so every scoop gets balanced flavor
  • Leave slight avocado chunks for the best texture
  • Add extra jalapeño if you like more heat
  • To help prevent browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before refrigerating