Easy Avocado Guacamole Dip Recipe {Gluten-Free}

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This avocado guacamole dip recipe is a super easy party appetizer that tastes great and is actually healthy for you. Whether you’re having a Cinco de Mayo get-together or just need something to serve with chips, this is great option.

avocado guacamole

One of my stress-reducing party rules is to make as much of the food in advance as possible.

Which is why I make this avocado guacamole dip for almost every party. It’s not just for Cinco de Mayo 🙂

Everyone loves it, it’s easy to make and putting it together in advance actually makes the dip taste better.

Ingredients

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Avocado guacamole dip ingredients
  • Fresh vegetables: 2 avocados, half of a red or yellow onion
  • Fresh herbs and spices: 1 garlic clove, ¼ cup cilantro
  • Seasonings: salt, pepper

Substitutions

  • You can substitute 4 teaspoons dried cilantro for the fresh cilantro in a pinch, but the fresh herb tastes much better.

The Prep Work

Chop the onion.

Mince the garlic clove.

Chop the cilantro.

Peel the avocado and remove the seed.

How to open an avocado the easy way

If you don’t know the trick to opening avocados, there is an easy way.

And this tip is a game changer!

First, make a cut all the way around the guacamole lengthwise.

Next twist the two halves in opposite directions and the avocado will open right up.

Then use a small spoon to scoop out the stone in the middle.

Finally, peel off the skin from each of the sections (or use a larger spoon to scoop the avocado meat out of the skin).

You’ll be amazed how easy it is.

How to make avocado guacamole dip

In a bowl, mash the pulp of 2 avocados with a fork.

Add in the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, the juice of 1 lime, ½ teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Mix until well combined.

You can also do this in a food processor if you prefer.

Letting it stand for about an hour before serving will allow the flavors to mix.

How far in advance can you make it?

Although the guacamole will keep for a few days in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it does turn a darker color which doesn’t look too appetizing. So you probably don’t want to make it more than a day ahead of time.

How to serve guacamole

The easiest way to serve guacamole is to put it in a bowl surrounded by chips.

However, you can also add it to nachos, shrimp tacos or use it as a topping for turkey burgers.

Avocado guacamole dip with tortilla chips and cranberry salsa bites

I even use it as a Christmas party appetizer, by spooning the guacamole into tortilla chips and serving it with cranberry salsa bites.

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avocado guacamole dip

Avocado Guacamole Dip

This avocado guacamole dip recipe makes a great party appetizer. It is easy to make, tastes delicious and can be made ahead of time.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 37 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • fork
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 avocados
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 lime
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Add the avocado to the bowl and mash it with a fork.
  • Add the diced onion, cilantro, minced garlic and salt to the avocado.
  • Juice the lime into the bowl.
  • Mix all of the ingredients.

Notes

  • Substitute 4 teaspoons of dried Cilantro for the 1/4 cup fresh Cilantro if necessary, but the taste is not as good.
  • This guacamole recipe can be made in a food processor if you don’t want to mix it manually.
  • Letting the guacamole stand for about an hour before serving will help the flavors blend better.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a day.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 scoop | Calories: 37 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.2 g | Protein: 0.5 g | Fat: 2.9 g | Sodium: 74.8 mg | Sugar: 0.4 g

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

authorWanda Simone
courseAppetizer
cuisineMexican
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This post was originally published on November 27, 2018 but was updated with new content on March 19, 2024.


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