Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
10 unit

fresh cilantro

rinsed, chopped

1 unit

fresh jalapeno pepper

rinsed, seeded, chopped

1 unit

tomatoes

rinsed, diced

0.5 cup

diced onion

diced

0.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

pepper

0.25 tsp

ground cumin

3 unit

avocados

rinsed, diced

1 unit

lime

rinsed, juiced

8 ounce

shredded lettuce

shredded

Step 1
~1 min

Chop cilantro coarsely.

Step 2
~1 min

Place chopped cilantro in a medium bowl.

Step 3
~1 min

Cut jalapeno pepper in half, remove and discard seeds.

Step 4
~1 min

Chop jalapeno pepper finely.

Step 5
~1 min

Add chopped jalapeno to the bowl.

Step 6
~1 min

Dice onion.

Step 7
~1 min

Add diced onion to the bowl.

Step 8
~1 min

Dice tomato.

Step 9
~1 min

Add diced tomato to the bowl.

Step 10
~1 min

Stir in salt, pepper, and cumin.

Step 11
~1 min

Cut avocados into quarters.

Step 12
~1 min

Cut avocado quarters into bite-size pieces.

Step 13
~1 min

Add avocado pieces to the bowl.

Step 14
~1 min

Stir to blend the mixture.

Step 15
~1 min

Squeeze juice of one-half lime (about 2 teaspoons) into salad.

Step 16
~1 min

Mix gently until blended.

Step 17
~1 min

Serve over shredded lettuce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a smoother guacamole, mash some of the avocado before adding the other ingredients.

Add a clove of minced garlic for extra flavor.

Chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a few hours ahead, but avocado may brown slightly.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with tortilla chips.

Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Fish tacos
Quesadillas

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Important part of Mexican cuisine and social gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Fiestas
Super Bowl Parties

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack
Appetizer
Side Dish

Popularity Score

70/100