Easy Cinco de Mayo Guacamole (Printable)

Creamy avocado mashed with mango, jalapeño, lime, and fresh cilantro for a refreshing, flavorful snack.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 3 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
02 - 1 small ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 to 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

# Directions:

01 - Halve the avocados lengthwise, 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 diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Taste the guacamole and adjust lime juice, salt, or jalapeño heat level as needed.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately with tortilla chips, or cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes with zero cooking time
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free, perfect for any dietary preference
  • Sweet mango balances the heat of jalapeño for incredible flavor complexity
  • Fresh, colorful ingredients make it perfect for festive occasions
  • Versatile enough to serve as a dip, topping, or side dish
02 -
  • Use a fork rather than a food processor to maintain a rustic, chunky texture
  • Add the lime juice immediately after mashing to preserve the bright green color
  • Taste as you go and adjust seasoning—avocados vary in richness and may need more salt
  • For a smoky flavor, char the jalapeños over an open flame before dicing
  • Keep the avocado pit in the guacamole while storing to help minimize browning
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