Description
A fresh and creamy Mexican dip made with ripe avocados, lime juice, and vibrant ingredients, perfect for chips, tacos, or as a topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 medium tomato (seeded and diced)
- 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
- 1 small jalapeño (optional, finely chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (optional, minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocados with a fork to your desired consistency.
- Add lime juice immediately to prevent browning and enhance flavor.
- Stir in red onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), garlic (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping.
Notes
- Add diced mango or pineapple for a fruity twist.
- Use roasted garlic or shallots for a deeper flavor.
- Include a spoonful of Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Add crumbled bacon or cotija cheese for a savory boost.
- Make it spicy with serrano peppers or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg