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Recipe Guacamole | Author Alice Moderator Trusted Author | Submitted 2/18/2026, 12:59:53 PM

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Title diff

  • Guacamole

Intro diff

  • Fresh and bright avocado dip.

Description diff

  • Acid and salt brighten avocado richness while preserving color.

Recipe facts diff

  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Course: Side
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Total time: 10 min
  • Servings: 6 servings
  • Tool: Chef's knife
  • Tool: Cutting board
  • Tool: Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tool: Mixing bowl
  • Tag: Dip
  • Tag: No-Cook
  • Tag: Avocado

Related links diff

  • beef-tacos
  • enchiladas
  • -cauliflower-tacos
  • -margarita-mocktail
  • -hummus
  • -avocado-toast

Ingredients diff

  • 2 ripe Hass avocados
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 small jalapeno, minced (optional)

Steps diff

  • Mash avocados in a bowl, leaving some texture.
  • Fold in onion, cilantro, and jalapeno if using.
  • Add lime juice and salt and taste for balance.
  • If holding briefly, press plastic wrap directly on the surface to limit browning.
  • Serve immediately with chips or warm tortillas.

Technique notes diff

  • Late acid addition | Acid slows oxidation and sharpens flavor. | Guacamole benefits from brightness and fresher color.
  • Acid, salinity, and texture balancing | In no-cook dishes, contrast between acidity, seasoning, and texture drives flavor intensity and perceived freshness. | This recipe relies on bright seasoning and contrast instead of heat-driven browning for depth.

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