Artificial Flavors Free No-Cook Guacamole
Guacamole is one of those dishes that should never need a label check, yet plenty of store-bought versions sneak in citric acid blends, natural flavor additives, and preservatives that have no business being near a perfectly ripe avocado. This version keeps everything exactly as it should be — fresh, whole ingredients and nothing else. Ripe avocados get mashed to your preferred texture, then brightened with real lime juice, sharp red onion, fiery jalapeño, and fragrant cilantro. A pinch of kosher salt pulls it all together, and a little ground cumin or diced roma tomato can round out the flavor if you're feeling it. The no-cook method means there's zero opportunity for anything artificial to creep in, and the result is a bowl of guacamole that tastes genuinely alive. Serve it immediately for the best color and flavor, and don't be surprised when it disappears before you've even set out the chips.
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4 servings
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground cumin (optional)
- 1 roma tomato, seeds removed and finely diced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the avocado flesh to a medium mixing bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, mash to your preferred texture — a few rough strokes for chunky, or more thorough mashing for a smoother result.
- 2
Add the lime juice and salt to the mashed avocado and stir to combine.
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