Artificial Food Coloring Free No-Cook Guacamole
Guacamole is one of those dips that should be simple, but store-bought versions are often loaded with preservatives, stabilizers, and synthetic dyes to keep them looking green and fresh on the shelf. Making it at home means every ingredient is exactly what it sounds like — ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, crisp red onion, and a little heat from jalapeño. The result is a vibrant, creamy dip that tastes alive in a way the packaged stuff never quite manages. A quick mash with a fork, a fold of fresh cilantro, and you're done — no cooking, no fuss, no mystery additives. The lime juice does double duty here, brightening the flavor while naturally slowing oxidation, so you get that gorgeous green color without any artificial help. Optional cumin adds a subtle earthy warmth, and diced roma tomato brings a juicy pop if you want it. It's the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever reached for the plastic tub in the first place.
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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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