Easy Cinco de Mayo Guacamole (Printable)

A creamy mix of avocado, mango, and jalapeño bursting with fresh flavors and a hint of spice.

# What you need:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
02 - Add lime juice and mash avocados using a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency.
03 - Gently fold in mango, red onion, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Taste 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.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes with zero cooking time
  • Vegan and gluten-free, perfect for diverse dietary needs
  • Sweet mango adds a tropical twist to traditional guacamole
  • Fresh jalapeño provides customizable heat level
  • No special equipment needed—just a bowl and fork
  • Naturally packed with healthy fats from avocados
02 -
  • Save an avocado pit and press it into the guacamole before covering to help prevent browning
  • Dice all ingredients to similar sizes for even distribution in every bite
  • Taste as you go and adjust seasoning—every avocado and jalapeño has different flavor intensity
  • For advance prep, dice all ingredients except avocado and store separately, then mash and combine just before serving
  • Use a citrus juicer to extract maximum lime juice without seeds
  • Serve in a festive bowl and garnish with extra cilantro leaves and a lime wedge for presentation
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