Description
A vibrant, creamy guacamole made with ripe avocados, fresh lime, pickled onion, tomato, coriander, and optional jalapeño. This zesty dip is quick, fresh, and the perfect companion to Mexican dishes or snacks.
Ingredients
½ small red onion, finely diced
Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
¼ tsp sea salt flakes, plus extra to taste
2 large avocados (or up to 3 if preferred)
1 small Roma (plum) or truss tomato
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves and soft stems
1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely diced (optional)
Instructions
- Place diced red onion in a small bowl with 1 tbsp lime juice and salt. Let sit 5–10 minutes to mellow.
- Halve avocados, remove pits, scoop flesh into a bowl, and mash gently until chunky.
- Prepare the tomato by scooping out seeds and pulp. Dice finely.
- Add tomato, coriander, jalapeño (if using), remaining lime juice, and pickled onion to avocado. Fold gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately with chips or as a topping for Mexican dishes.
Notes
- Adjust spice by using more or less chili.
- Swap tomato with cherry tomatoes for sweetness.
- Replace coriander with parsley or omit.
- For creaminess, stir in sour cream or crème fraîche.
- Add-ins like mango, roasted corn, or pomegranate make unique twists.
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
