If you’re anything like me, guacamole is a must at taco night, with nachos, or as part of a snack spread. This 7 Ingredient Homemade Guacamole is simple, fresh, and packed with flavor. Ripe avocados are mashed and combined with diced red onion, chopped tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro. Add in diced or pickled jalapeños for a touch of heat or crumble in some queso fresco for a creamy addition.
I love a big bowl of fresh guac, I’ve always preferred it over queso. This recipe can easily be customized to your liking and goes great with so many dishes or on its own. You might also like this chili cheese dip or my high protein queso (with cottage cheese!).
Find all of my easy appetizer recipes and dip recipes here for more kitchen inspiration!
Why You’ll Like This
- Quick & Easy – Comes together in under 10 minutes with just a handful of ingredients.
- Customizable – Make it mild or spicy, add queso fresco, or toss in extra herbs or tomatoes.
- Crowd Favorite – Always a hit at parties, game day, taco night, or anytime you need a snack.
- Use Up Ripe Avocados – we all know once an avocado is ripe, its ripe! Spruce up your sad avocados with this recipe.
What Is Guacamole
Guacamole is a creamy avocado-based dip that originated in Mexico. Traditionally made with mashed avocados, lime juice, salt, and additional ingredients like onion, tomato, garlic, and cilantro, it’s a simple but flavorful. It’s often served with tortilla chips, tacos, nachos, or as a topping for everything from burgers to salads.
Key Ingredients
- Avocados: ripe avocados are the base of this dip—Hass avocados work best.
- Red onion: adds crunch and a sharp bite that balances the creaminess of the avocado. You can substitute white onion for a milder flavor, or omit.
- Tomatoes: Roma or grape tomatoes work best. Leave them out if you prefer a smoother dip.
- Garlic: fresh garlic cloves work best. You can also use a pinch of garlic powder or jarred minced garlic.
- Fresh cilantro: adds that signature herbaceous flavor. If you’re not a cilantro fan, you can skip it or swap in fresh parsley for a milder option.
- Lime juice: fresh lime juice brightens the flavor and helps prevent browning. Add in the lime zest also if desired.
- Salt: start with a pinch and adjust to taste. A little goes a long way in bringing out all the flavors.
Optional Add-Ins
- Jalapeños: fresh, diced jalapeños add a touch of heat. Pickled jalapeños give it a tangy twist.
- Queso fresco or cotija: crumble in for a salty, creamy contrast.
- Cumin or chili powder: just a pinch adds warmth and a bit of spice.
- Hot sauce: a splash or two is perfect for spice lovers.
How to Make Guacamole
Let’s talk a little about how to make 7 Ingredient Homemade Guacamole (The printable instructions are in the recipe card below.)
Quick overview:
- Mash avocados, add in additional ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
- In a large mixing bowl mash the avocados, add in the red onion, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and zest. Mix to combine. Season to taste with salt and serve immediately with chips or as a condiment.
More Crowd-Favorite Snacks
- Loaded BLT Dip – a cold dip loaded with mayo, cheese, tomato, and bacon.
- Protein Packed Queso – cottage cheese is the secret ingredient in this simple recipe.
- Chicken Strips in the Air Fryer – turn a store-bought shortcut into a quick & delicious appetizer.
- Skillet Pizza Dip – everything you love about pizza without the hassle!
Tools I Recommend
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- Potato Masher: I love using a potato masher when mashing up a big bowl of avocados, it makes it so much easier. This is also useful for mashed potatoes or mashing bananas for banana bread!
- Large Glass Bowls: my go-to for all at home recipes, I love having different size bowls on hand!
- Vegetable Chopper: this makes chopping the onion, tomato, and even garlic super easy!
Recipe Serving Suggestions
- Serve on these chipotle turkey burgers!
- Top you shredded chicken tacos with a dollop.
- Add to this low-carb taco skillet.
- Add a scoop to your crispy chicken lettuce wraps.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Guacamole can be made a few hours in advance. For best freshness, press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to keep it bright green.
To keep your guac green, store it in an airtight container and press plastic wrap or parchment paper directly onto the surface. A squeeze of lime juice can also help slow oxidation.
Tortilla chips are the classic choice, but guac also shines on tacos, nachos, burgers, or as a dip for fresh veggies and crackers.
The secret is getting the right consistency and balancing salt, acid, and heat. Ripe avocados are a must for a smooth, creamy texture. Mix-ins like onion, salt, fresh lime, and tomato add flavor and the needed acid.
7 Ingredient Homemade Guacamole (Quick & Easy Recipe)
Ingredients
- 5-6 large Ripe avocados
- 1 small Red onion, finely diced
- 2-3 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 2-3 Cloves garlic, minced
- 1 fresh Lime, juiced and zested
- 1 bunch Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp Kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl mash the avocados, add in the red onion, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and zest. Mix to combine. Season to taste with salt and serve immediately with chips or as a condiment.5-6 large Ripe avocados , 1 small Red onion, 2-3 Roma tomatoes, 2-3 Cloves garlic, 1 fresh Lime, 1 bunch Fresh cilantro, 2 tsp Kosher salt
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Didn’t want to waste my ripe avocados- and this was perfect. I highly recommend.
Thank you, Sue!