Emulsifier Free No-Cook Guacamole
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of dip that disappears from the bowl before you even sit down. Ripe avocados get mashed to your preferred texture — chunky and rustic or silky smooth — then lifted with lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro for a result that tastes genuinely alive. Store-bought dips and condiments are notorious for sneaking in stabilizers and emulsifying agents, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in the bowl. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, with zero need for anything processed or additive-laden. A pinch of cumin and some diced roma tomato are optional additions that round out the flavor beautifully if you have them on hand. The whole thing comes together with a fork and a bowl — no cooking, no equipment, no stress. Serve it immediately for peak freshness, or press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to hold it until your guests arrive.
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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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