Guacamole Fresh Pico Lime (Printable)
Creamy avocado paired with fresh pico de gallo and a hint of lime for a bright flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Guacamole Base
01 - 3 ripe avocados
02 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
03 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
05 - 1 lime, juiced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Pico de Gallo
08 - 1 medium tomato, seeded and finely diced
09 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
10 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
12 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
13 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
# How To Make:
01 - Scoop avocado flesh into a medium bowl and mash with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving small chunks for texture.
02 - Add minced garlic, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Gently fold together until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir until well blended.
04 - Transfer guacamole to a serving bowl and spread evenly. Spoon fresh pico de gallo over the top.
05 - Enjoy with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or as a topping for tacos and burritos.
# Expert Tips:
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- The combination of smooth guacamole topped with fresh pico de gallo gives you two dips in one, with contrasting textures that keep every bite interesting
- It comes together in under 20 minutes and looks impressive enough for guests but simple enough for a Tuesday night snack
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- The plastic wrap trick really does work—pressing it directly against the guacamole surface keeps air out and prevents browning for hours
- Adding avocado pits to the bowl is a myth, but keeping the lime juice proportion right and working quickly actually does preserve the green color
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- If your avocados arent quite ripe enough, speed it up by placing them in a paper bag with a banana for 24 hours
- For extra creaminess, mash in half an avocado more than the recipe calls for—it makes the texture luxurious