This recipe for Fresh Guacamole is my favorite guacamole recipe! Not only does it have the delicious, creamy avocado but it’s also loaded with other good ingredients that make it an unforgettable dip. Save this to Pinterest so you can always find it! You will want to make it more than once.
I think we can all agree that it’s hard to beat a good guacamole. I could make a meal out of some good guac and chips alone – and I have. 🙂 This recipe for Fresh Guacamole is my favorite recipe because not only does it include those essential, creamy avocados but it also includes other fresh ingredients that just take Guacamole to the next level.
What’s in my recipe for Fresh Guacamole?
Like all good guacamoles, my recipe starts with some ripe avocados. I have a tip on how to get them perfectly ripe in the tips below. You will need about 4 avocados for my recipe for Fresh Guacamole. While that might sound like a lot, this dip will disappear FAST! I made it for lunch to photograph and it was gone after dinner.
The next three important ingredients in my recipe for fresh guacamole are sea salt, garlic and fresh lime juice. If you’ve made my recipes before you know I’m a big fan of sea salt. It just has a better flavoring than table salt and really helps to bring all other ingredients to life. Fresh, grated garlic also really makes this recipe for fresh guacamole stand out from all the rest. Then the lime juice is also essential for creating that better-than-a-restaurant guacamole. The lime juice and salt are what truly end up making this a guacamole versus a smashed up avocado with some stuff in it.
Additionally, I use cherry tomatoes for their sweetness, red onion for its bite and crunch, a few dry ingredients and cilantro.
Create your own spice level
One of the things I love most about this recipe for Fresh Guacamole is that I make the spice level customizable. In my recipe, I add 2/3 a chopped jalapeños with the seeds removed. I like a little heat in my guacamole so that’s why I love adding this. However, of you don’t like the heat, you can leave it out. Additionally, if you’re someone who loves things spicy, you can include more than one diced jalapeños or you can include the seeds too. Just make sure if you’re serving others that they will eat it at that level of spiciness.
Tips for making more recipe for Fresh Guacamole
Make sure your avocados are fresh and ripe. I’ve found the way to get the perfect ripeness is to buy them two days in advance of making this recipe for Fresh Guacamole and leaving them in a bowl on the counter.
I mentioned that I use cherry tomatoes in this recipe and I prefer using them because they’re sweeter. I recommend you use them because the sweetness will help to balance out the other flavors like the red onion.
Again, please use sea salt and fresh lime juice for all the reasons stated above.
Making and Storing
My loaded guacamole recipe can be made one day in advance as long as you keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Not in a container covered with foil or plastic wrap. An AIR TIGHT container. These containers {HERE} are what I use and I find these work best for storing my fresh guacamole as well as any other sort of dip or sauce I make. Proper storing is essential because avocado is one of those ingredients that just loves to turn brown. Then no one wants to eat it.
Also, don’t try to push it and go over 24 hours. You really lose the freshness factor then. In fact, while you can make this 24 hours in advance, I don’t recommend that. I recommend making it right before you want to use it. If it makes it easier, chop all the other ingredients in advance with the exception of the avocado.
Looking for other dips or other Mexican-inspired recipes?
If you are looking for other dip recipes or other recipes that are also Mexican inspired, here are a few you should try!
- Crispy Chicken Shredded Tacos {HERE}
- Creamy Poblano Cheesy Enchiladas {HERE}
- Easy Artichoke Spinach Dip {HERE}
- Tequila Lime Flank Steak {HERE}
- Buffalo Chicken Dip {HERE}
Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! I hope you love this recipe for Fresh Guacamole that is loaded with so many good things! The full, printable recipe is below. I hope you come back again. Happy eating.
Recipe for Fresh Guacamole
Equipment
- A mixing bowl
- A grater or garlic press
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe avocados, seed and skin removed
- 3 large cloves or garlic, grated or pressed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. fresh cracked pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
- 3/4 cup cilantro, chopped well
- 3 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1/2 jalapeno, diced small Seeds can be removed or left in based on preference
Instructions
- Chop all the ingredients prior to slicing the avocados to keep them from browning.
- Mash the avocado with the lime juice and a fork.
- Mix in all the other ingredients and serve immediately.
Lisa says
This looks so yummy! I saved it to make later, guacamole is one of my favorite dips and can use it on so many dishes!
Whitney Stewart says
Yummy yummy! Nothing is better then fresh guacamole! I eat it with chips a few times a week for that very reason! Thanks so much for sharing!
laura says
So delious, I have to make this week and try this wonderful recipe. Thanks for sharing with us.
Amber Myers says
I need to make this. Normally I just buy it from the store and I know this will be so much better!
Renee Franklin says
This sounds amazing! I usually only use avacado and tomatoes in mine.
Forever My Little Moon says
I love guacamole but have never made my own! I’ll have to give your recipe a try!
Kathy says
I love guacamole! I’ve made it many times and it’s so good. I’ll have to try out your recipe too.
Tara Pittman says
I love guacamole and avocados.That lime juice does help to keep the guac fresh.
Christy Garrett says
I love fresh guacamole. I’ll have to make some soon.
Lavanda Michelle says
Thanks for sharing the recipe for fresh guacamole! I’m always looking for new ways to make it, and your recipe sounds delicious. I can’t wait to give it a try!
Catalina says
Guacamole is always a favorite in our house! I like it’s fresh taste!
Monidipa Dutta says
Wow, your recipe for fresh guacamole is a game-changer! The detailed instructions and tips make it easy for even a novice cook like me to whip up a delicious batch. I love how you added lime juice and cilantro to give it a burst of flavor.
Beautiful Touches says
I love a good, fresh guacamole recipe and would love to give this one a try sometime!
Richelle Milar says
Wow! This looks absolutely delicious and tasty! I’m surely going to try this awesome recipe
Lynndee says
We love Mexican food over here and that quacamole is making me drool. Can’t wait to try your recipe.
Zab Zaria says
There’s something new about this recipe for me! I’m glad I found out about it! Thanks!
Melissa Cushing says
I am always looking for a new Guac recipe to make for my husband and this looks delicious! I am pinning it next and making this to add to my burgers!
Tami Creates says
I love guacamole and this looks so yummy! 🙂