Chunky Guacamole
This Chunky Guacamole is a fresh, flavorful dip made with ripe avocados, lime juice, tomato, and red onion. It comes together in 10 minutes to create a restaurant-style guacamole recipe that's a mix of creamy and chunky. Ideal for tortilla chips scooping and taco night.
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This Chunky Guacamole is a scoopable dip that’s always a crowd pleaser. It’s a classic dip you can pull together in minutes, but it still feels fresh, flavorful, and worth serving for any occasion.
Scoop it up with your favorite tortilla chips for game nights or serve it as a condiment with tacos like shrimp fajita tacos or potato tacos. This is one of those those guacamole recipes that works just as well for a casual snack as it does for entertaining friends and family.
I’ve been making this restaurant-style guacamole recipe for years and have tweaked it to perfection. It’s my favorite way to use avocados at the peak of ripeness. Save this chunky guacamole for Taco Tuesday or anytime you need a satisfying, no-fuss appetizer.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Avocados – Choose ripe avocados that give slightly when gently squeezed. If they’re too firm, they won’t mash well. If they’re too soft, they can be overly mushy.
- Roma tomato – Adds freshness and a little acidity without making the guacamole watery.
- Red onion – Brings sharpness and crunch. Dice it finely so it blends evenly.
- Lime – Essential for brightness and helps prevent browning.
- Cilantro – Adds a fresh, herby finish.
- Seasonings (cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper) – These round out the flavor and give the guacamole a subtle depth without overpowering the fresh ingredients.
How to Make Chunky Guacamole
This easy chunky guacamole recipe comes together in about 10 minutes, making it an ideal appetizer or condiment for taco night.
Mash the avocado. Add the avocado and fresh lime juice to a medium bowl. Mash with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.
Add the fresh ingredients. Stir in the diced tomato, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
Season and mix. Add cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Guacamole Recipe Tips & Suggestions
- Use ripe avocados for the best texture and flavor. They should have a slight give when pressed.
- Don’t overmix. Keeping some bits of avocado not fully smashed is what gives this chunky guacamole its signature texture.
- Taste before serving and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- Add a little heat. Finely diced jalapeño can be mixed in with the tomato and red onion to add spiciness.
How to Keep Guacamole from Turning Brown
While it’s still completely delicious, the visual appeal is lost when any guacamole recipe starts to turn brown. That happens when the cut avocado is exposed to oxygen. These simple tips will keep your chunky guacamole looking greener longer.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole to keep air out before refrigerating.
- Add lime juice to the avocado as soon as it’s mashed. The acidity helps slow oxidation and keep the guacamole green longer.
No matter how you serve it, this chunky guacamole is always a hit. If you’re looking for another way to use avocados or prefer a smoother, more blended dip, give my avocado pesto a try.
Chunky Guacamole
Ingredients
- 3 medium avocados, or 2 large
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add avocado and lime juice to a medium bowl. Mash with a fork, leaving some chunks.
- Stir in diced tomato, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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