Description
A creamy, tangy guacamole recipe perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo, featuring ripe Hass avocados, fresh citrus, and optional toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ripe Hass avocados
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion (about 1 small)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 medium lemon)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1/2 small lime)
- 6 to 8 dashes hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large roma tomato, diced (optional)
- Crumbled feta (optional topping)
- Cooked and crumbled bacon* (optional topping)
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional topping)
- Toasted pepitas (optional topping)
- Salty tortilla chips (for serving)
- Carrots, snap peas, bell peppers, thinly sliced radishes, or jicama (for serving)
Instructions
- Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Add the finely chopped red onion, lemon juice, and lime juice; mix well.
- Stir in the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the diced roma tomato if using.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or spice level as needed.
- Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl and sprinkle with optional toppings such as crumbled feta, bacon, cilantro, or pepitas.
- Serve immediately with salty tortilla chips and an assortment of fresh vegetables.
Notes
For best flavor, use ripe Hass avocados and freshly squeezed citrus. The Worcestershire sauce adds umami; omit or substitute for a vegetarian version. Adjust hot sauce and salt to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: guacamole, Cinco de Mayo, avocado, dip, Mexican, appetizer