Happy Cinco de Mayo! I love any reason to celebrate, and the 5th of May is no exception! Last year’s festivities were a little more low key because of the pandemic. However, we still found ways to celebrate. One of those ways was creating the easiest guacamole recipe ever!

I was always a little apprehensive when it came to guacamole. It was never one of my favorite foods until I conjured up this little recipe! It pairs perfectly with any sort of taco night. Add my green salsa and you have got yourself a full-blown fiesta! With just three main ingredients, this really is the easiest guacamole to make!

I love this recipe because it is highly versatile. Depending on the size of the avocado, you might need to add a little bit more or less of the other ingredients and that is a-okay! Guac is a very easy food to taste test. Don’t worry about messing it up! Below the ingredient list, I have added several other add-in options.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium size ripe avocado (if it is not ripe, you will have a hard time mashing it)
• 1/4 of a red onion, diced
• Juice from half of a lemon
• Salt
• Pepper

Optional add-ins:

• Pinch of chopped cilantro (or more depending on your preference)
• 1 tbsp. tomato, chopped
• Lime juice instead of lemon juice
• Red pepper flakes if you want a little spice
• White onion instead of a red onion

Directions:

1. Slice open an avocado and discard the pit and skin. Add the avocado to a medium sized bowl.
2. Using either a potato masher or a fork, mash the avocado until it breaks down completely.
3. Add the diced red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper (and whatever other add-ins you want) to the bowl.
4. Stir together until well-combined.
5. Enjoy with chips! My favorite chip brand is Siete Foods.

Happy Cinco de Mayo, friends!