Say hello to the simplest guacamole ever! As a Registered Dietitian, I'm all about recipes that deliver big flavor with minimal ingredients & this easy guacamole recipe is exactly it. This comes together in minutes and tastes so fresh and creamy, you'll never be tempted by the store-bought version again.
Made with just a few wholesome ingredients, this guacamole keeps things simple without sacrificing taste. It's one of those back-pocket recipes everyone loves... even kids!
And while you can stir in extras like diced onion, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, or jalapeño, you truly don't need them. The natural richness of ripe avocados paired with a pop of acidity and salt creates balanced flavor all on its own. Sometimes less really is more.
Serve it with tortilla chips, spoon it over chicken tacos, or add a dollop alongside cheese quesadillas - however you enjoy it, this simple guacamole disappears fat.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy Use a garlic press and a food masher to save time.
- Simple Ingredients Avocado, garlic, lime, and salt. This is not a typo, lol!
- Perfect Side Dish Guacamole is the perfect dip to serve as a side dish on busy weeknights, game day, at picnics, barbecues, and parties! 🥳
Ingredient Notes
- Avocados Use three large, ripe Hass avocados or four mini avocados. Avocados are a good source of monounsaturated fats (also known as 'healthy fats'), fiber, and various vitamins and minerals.
- Lime juice Use fresh lime juice.
- Garlic Use fresh garlic, not jarred. Fresh garlic can be found in the produce section of most grocery stores.
How To Make Guacamole
Here is a summary of how to make this simple guacamole recipe. For a complete list of ingredients and instructions, scroll down to the recipe card.
- Add all ingredients to a medium bowl.
- Use the back side of a fork or a meat and potato masher to mash all ingredients together. Serve and enjoy!
Dietitian Tip
This is a milder guacamole recipe with a consistent texture. It doesn't contain any jalapenos or raw onions which makes it more friendly towards kids, who usually have simpler pallets.
How to Serve Guacamole
Serving guacamole is simple. The most common way to serve it is with chips, either as chips and 'guac' or alongside pico de gallo or fruit salsa. You can also use guacamole as a spread on burgers and wraps, or with your favorite Mexican meals like tacos, burrito bowls, or bean and rice casserole.
Helpful Tips
- For best results, use a garlic press to mince the garlic cloves.
- Use a citrus juicer to get the most juice out of your lime.
- Guacamole is best eaten the same day you make it.
- Start by using ½ teaspoon of salt. After mixing in ½ teaspoon of salt, taste it. If you love it, great! If it could use more salt, add more. You really shouldn't need to add more than a total of ¾ teaspoon of salt to this recipe.
Questions You May Have
A ripe avocado will be dark in color and have a slight give to it (not too firm, but not mushy) when you give it a gentle squeeze.
You can also check its ripeness by flicking off the stem cap. If it comes off easy and is bright green where the stem was attached, it's a sure sign the avocado is ripe.
Place plastic wrap or a tight-fitting lid directly on top of the guacamole and refrigerate it promptly to keep it from turning brown. The less space there is between the top of the guacamole and the lid or plastic wrap, the better.
Guacamole can be made an hour before it will be served with no problem. If you make it more in advance than that, be sure to cover it with plastic wrap and store it refrigerated until it's ready to serve. Use it within a day.
To freeze guacamole, simply place it in a freezer-safe resealable bag. Get as much air out of the bag as you can and seal it. Use it within one month. It won't taste as good as fresh guacamole, but it works!
More Side Dishes
- Green Goddess Salad with Green Goddess Dressing (Homemade)
- Green Goddess Salad Dressing (No Oil, No Mayo)
- Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans
- Top 9 Holiday Side Dishes (30 Minutes or Less!)
Did you make this simple, homemade guacamole recipe and love it? Please leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below to let me know. A 5-star review is the best compliment!
And don't forget to snap a pic of this incredible guacamole and tag me @carrots.and.cookies on Instagram so I can see it. Enjoy!
📖 Recipe
Simple Guacamole
Equipment
- 1 Citrus juicer optional
- 1 Food masher optional
- 1 medium bowl
Ingredients
- 3 avocados large, ripe Haas avocados.
- 2 cloves of garlic finely minced
- 1 lime Juiced about 2 tablespoons
- ½ teaspoon salt may need up to an additional quarter teaspoon of salt, to taste
Instructions
- Place flesh of three avocados in a medium-sized mixing bowl3 avocados
- Add minced garlic and lime juice to the avocados2 cloves of garlic, 1 lime Juiced
- Mash avocado, garlic, and lime well with a fork or food masher for about one minute (this will take longer if using a fork), until it reaches your desired consistency
- Add ½-¾ teaspoon of salt and mix well. Taste it. *If you think it needs more salt, add up to an additional ¼ teaspoon more salt, to taste.½ teaspoon salt
- Mix well. It's ready to serve!
Notes
- If you have a juicy lime, one lime will be enough.
- To save even more time, just squeeze (by hand) the lime juice directly into the mixture without measuring. If the lime is on the dry side, add juice from a second lime.
- A garlic mincer works great to get garlic to very small pieces (I use one from Pampered Chef).
- A meat or potato masher will make mashing the avocado so much easier. If you don't have a food masher, the back of a fork will do!
- This can be made in advance to freeze and enjoy later.
- Start by using ½ teaspoon of salt. After mixing in ½ teaspoon of salt, taste it. If you love it, great! If it could use more salt, add more. You really shouldn't need to add more than a total of ¾ teaspoon of salt.
L Reedy says
Delicious! Every kid at the party raved.
Kristi says
I'm so glad! Thank you for letting me know!
Louette says
I never really cared for avocados until I tried this guacamole it's so delicious and easy to make, so thank you for that !!
Kristi Ruth RD says
Yay, I'm so glad and I completely agree - guacamole is so much tastier than plain avocado haha!
Britt K says
I LOVE making homemade guacamole. There's something about it that just can't be beat - and the fact that it's so simple is a total win! Not to mention all the health benefits of eating avocado.
Melanie Anders says
I usually make my guac just like this but always mash with a fork. I love the idea of using the Pampered Chef tool to mash. Also, I never knew you could freeze guac. Thanks for the tips.