Artificial Flavors Free Mango Guacamole
Every ingredient in this vibrant dip comes straight from nature's pantry — ripe avocados, fresh mango, real lime juice, and garden herbs — so there's nothing synthetic hiding in the bowl. That matters more than you might think, because store-bought guacamoles and fruit dips are notorious for sneaking in artificial flavor enhancers to mimic the brightness that fresh ingredients already deliver on their own. Here, the sweetness comes from genuinely ripe mango, the heat from a real jalapeño, and the citrusy lift from freshly squeezed lime — no shortcuts needed. A touch of ground cumin and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil round everything out with warm, earthy depth that feels layered and intentional. The technique is simple: mash the avocado base first, then fold in the aromatics and finally the mango so those golden cubes stay intact and give you little bursts of sweetness in every bite. It's the kind of dip that disappears fast at any gathering, and you can feel genuinely good about every scoop knowing exactly what went into it.
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6 servings
- 3 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced small (about 1 cup)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the avocado flesh into a large bowl. Add the lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some small chunks remaining.
- 2
Fold in the red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro until evenly distributed.
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