Easy Cinco de Mayo Guacamole (Printable)

Creamy guacamole with mango and jalapeño offers vibrant flavor for festive snacking.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 3 ripe avocados
02 - 1 small ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
04 - 1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
05 - 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Seasoning

08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make:

01 - Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium mixing bowl.
02 - Add lime juice and mash avocados using a fork or potato masher until reaching your desired consistency.
03 - Gently fold in mango, red onion, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro, salt, and pepper until well combined.
04 - Taste the guacamole and adjust lime juice, salt, or jalapeño as needed for desired flavor balance.
05 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips or cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface and chill until ready to serve.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy—ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required
  • Fresh, vibrant flavors that balance creamy, sweet, spicy, and tangy notes
  • Perfect for festive occasions like Cinco de Mayo or casual gatherings
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free, accommodating various dietary needs
  • Customizable heat level—adjust jalapeño to your preference
  • Uses simple, fresh ingredients you can find at any grocery store
02 -
  • Save an avocado pit and nestle it in the guacamole during storage—this old trick helps minimize browning
  • Seed the tomato to prevent excess moisture from making the guacamole watery
  • Taste as you go—the perfect balance of lime, salt, and heat is personal preference
  • Use a potato masher for quicker, more consistent mashing than a fork
  • Prepare all your chopped ingredients before mashing the avocados for efficient assembly
  • For the best flavor, let diced onions and jalapeños sit in lime juice for a few minutes before adding to mellow their sharpness
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