4-Ingredient Guacamole

An overhead view of a bowl of guacamole topped with diced red onion, a tortilla chip and a lime wedge with additional chips and limes on the surface.

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A simple guacamole with just four ingredients: ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, red onion, and salt. No cilantro, no fuss. Perfect as a dip for chips, a topping for tacos, or a side for your next cookout.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

▢ 3 ripe large avocados
▢ 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice - from 1 lime
▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt - or to taste
▢ 1/2 cup red onion - finely diced

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Instructions

Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh of 3 ripe large avocados into a bowl.
Add the 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and finely chopped 1/2 cup red onion to the bowl and mash the avocado with a fork until it reaches your desired consistency. I like to leave mine chunky.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serve immediately or cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

Use a fork or potato masher to mash the avocados. I like mine chunky, but mash to your preference.
Taste with a tortilla chip before adding more salt. The chips are already salted, so you may need less than you think.
To add cilantro, stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro at the end.
For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or a few dashes of hot sauce.

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