The Best Guacamole

There’s nothing quite like a bowl of freshly made guacamole — creamy, zesty, and full of bold, bright flavor. This recipe is a tried-and-true classic with a simple, well-balanced ingredient list that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.

This recipe keeps it simple and fresh: ripe avocados, finely chopped red onion, juicy tomato, chopped cilantro, and plenty of lime juice.

It’s perfect as a dip, a topping, or a side — and once you taste it, you'll never go back to store-bought again.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Only 6 fresh, easy-to-find ingredients

• No gimmicks — just real flavor and great texture

• Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and Whole30-friendly

• Comes together in under 10 minutes

• Great with chips, tacos, burgers, bowls, and more

Final Thoughts:

This guacamole recipe with red onion, tomato, and cilantro is a fresh, foolproof classic that you’ll want to make on repeat. It’s zesty, creamy, and irresistibly scoopable — whether you’re hosting a party, making taco night extra special, or just craving a clean, homemade snack.

Yield: 4-6 servings

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The Best Guacamole

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

There’s nothing quite like a bowl of freshly made guacamole — creamy, zesty, and full of bold, bright flavor. This recipe is a tried-and-true classic with a simple, well-balanced ingredient list that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.

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Ingredients

• 3 ripe avocados
• ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 small Roma tomato, diced and seeds removed
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• Juice of 1–2 limes (to taste)
• Salt, to taste
• Optional: pinch of cumin or jalapeño for heat

Instructions

1. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Use a fork to mash until you reach your desired texture — chunky or smooth.
2. Add red onion, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice to the mashed avocado. Mix gently to combine.
3. Season generously with salt (start with ½ tsp, then taste and adjust). Add a pinch of cumin or minced jalapeño if you like heat. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos, bowls, or toast.

Notes

For best flavor: Use ripe avocados that yield slightly to pressure but aren’t mushy.

Keep it green: Press plastic wrap directly against the surface or mix in extra lime juice to prevent browning.

Add-ins: Try garlic, diced jalapeño, roasted corn, or a swirl of Greek yogurt for creaminess.

Make ahead: Best served fresh, but can be made 1 day in advance with extra lime to preserve color.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Carbs

15 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Fat

22 g

Fiber

11 g

Net carbs

5 g

Protein

3 g

Sat. Fat

3 g

Sodium

61 mg

Sugar

2 g

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.