Guacamole with Chunky Pico (Printable version)
A creamy avocado base topped with vibrant chunky pico de gallo for fresh flavor.
# Ingredient list:
→ Guacamole Base
01 - 3 ripe avocados
02 - 1 small lime, juiced
03 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
→ Chunky Pico de Gallo
07 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
08 - 1/4 medium red onion, finely chopped
09 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
12 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Serving Suggestions
14 - Tortilla chips or vegetable sticks for serving
# Directions:
01 - Scoop avocado flesh into a medium bowl. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth while leaving small chunks for texture.
02 - Add lime juice, sea salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Stir gently until evenly incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to mix.
04 - Spread guacamole in a serving bowl. Spoon chunky pico de gallo evenly over the top surface.
05 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The two-layer approach keeps the guacamole vibrant and green while adding bursts of fresh tomato and onion in every bite
- This recipe comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like you spent way more time preparing it
02 -
- Pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface of any leftover guacamole keeps it from oxidizing and turning brown
- Seeding your tomatoes before dicing prevents the guacamole from becoming watery as it sits
03 -
- A pinch of ground cumin or smoked paprika in the guacamole adds an unexpected depth of flavor
- Use serrano peppers instead of jalapeño if you want to turn up the heat level