Easy Cinco de Mayo Guacamole (Printable Version)

Creamy avocado mixed with sweet mango and spicy jalapeño delivers vibrant, fresh flavors in minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Produce

01 - 3 ripe avocados
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

# Steps:

01 - Halve the avocados lengthwise, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium mixing bowl.
02 - Add lime juice and mash the avocados using a fork or potato masher until you reach your desired consistency, leaving some texture for body.
03 - Gently fold in the diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, tomato, and cilantro along with sea salt and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Taste the guacamole and adjust lime juice, salt, or jalapeño intensity to your preference.
05 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips or cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The mango adds unexpected sweetness that plays beautifully against the jalapeño's heat, creating a guacamole that feels special without being fussy.
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat, making it the perfect last-minute dish when you're already running late to a gathering.
02 -
  • Avocados brown when exposed to air, so that plastic wrap pressed right onto the surface is the difference between gorgeous green guacamole and something that looks like it's been sitting out all week.
  • Mango ripeness matters hugely here—an underripe mango won't contribute the sweetness you're counting on, so squeeze it gently and only use ones that give slightly.
03 -
  • If you're making this ahead, wait to fold in the tomato until just before serving because it releases liquid that can water down your guacamole.
  • Buy avocados that aren't quite ripe yet if you're planning to make this in a few days, and they'll be perfect when you need them.
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