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My simple guacamole recipe is a healthy snack or appetizer that’s made with fresh ingredients like avocado, cilantro, onion, and tomato.

I love making this guacamole to go with tortilla chips or to use on top of tacos, enchiladas or burrito bowls!

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My signature simple guacamole recipe is heavy on cilantro, and includes only 5 ingredients. It’s an easy recipe to customize to your taste preferences, and I know you will love all the flavors of this homemade guacamole recipe!

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Ingredients in Simple Guacamole Recipe

Avocados: Avocados are very nutritious. They’re great sources of folate, potassium, and healthy fats, as well as vitamins K, C, and E.
Cilantro: Fresh cilantro has a fragrant, refreshing and citrusy taste and aroma, though not everyone agrees.
Onion: I use white diced onion when I make guacamole, but you can also use red onions.
Tomato: I use roma tomatoes for this guacamole recipe because it has less seeds and “juice” than regular tomatoes.
Salt: I use just a pinch of salt when I make guacamole.
Optional: Some other ideas to add to your homemade guacamole are fresh lime juice, jalapeno pepper or serrano pepper (if you like spicy guacamole), fresh garlic, or even grilled corn.

ingredients needed to make Easy Guacamole Recipe

close up of chopped avocados for guacamole

Step 1: Start by chopping the vegetables. Bigger is better in my opinion.

In a medium bowl, gently mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher, but don’t smash too much. The best guacamole is chunky guacamole!

close up view of chopped cilantro, tomatoes, and onion

Step 2: Mix the chopped onion, chopped cilantro, and chopped tomatoes together with the salt.

This is called pico, and is an excellent topping for tacos, pulled pork, and enchiladas!

Step 3: Mash the avocados together with the chopped vegetables.

fresh homemade guacamole in a black bowl. THere is a dark red tortilla chip sticking out of the guacamole, and there are more tortilla chips laid out around the bowl.

Step 4: Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavor of this homemade guacamole recipe!

Recipe Tips

Guacamole is best when it’s served fresh. If you must store leftover guacamole, it might help to add lime juice or lemon juice to keep your guac from turning brown. Simply squeeze the extra lime juice or lemon juice on top of the guacamole, and then cover tightly with plastic wrap (laying plastic wrap directly on top of the guac, and pressing out any air bubbles.) Store guacamole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one to three days.
This is a basic guacamole recipe that is so easy to adjust to your preferences. You can omit or add ingredients to this simple guacamole recipe and it will still be delicious!
You will want to be sure to use ripe avocados to make good guacamole. If the avocado yields to firm gentle pressure, you’ll know it’s ripe and ready to eat.
I don’t use much salt in my recipes because know everyone’s tastes are different. I suggest adding a little salt, then tasting the guacamole until you get the perfect flavor.

Healthy Eating Plans

21 Day Fix

The entire guacamole recipe is 8 Blue Containers and 1 Green Container.

Per serving, count 1.25 Blue Containers and less than 1/4 of a Green Container.

Weight Watchers

5 2025 Points | 5 2023 Plan Points

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