Cinco de Mayo Guacamole Mango (Printable)

Creamy guacamole blending ripe mango, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro for a lively appetizer.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 3 ripe avocados
02 - 1 small ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
05 - 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Seasoning

08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium mixing bowl.
02 - Add lime juice and mash avocados using a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency.
03 - Gently fold in mango, red onion, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Taste and adjust lime juice, salt, or jalapeño heat level as needed.
05 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips or cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface and chill until ready to serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes, leaving you time to actually enjoy the party instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • The mango adds a subtle sweetness that makes this feel less predictable than traditional guacamole, and guests always ask what's different.
  • You can adjust the heat level on the fly, so whether your crowd loves spice or prefers mild, everyone gets what they want.
02 -
  • The moment you cut an avocado, the clock starts ticking on browning—so prep everything else before you open them, and always add the lime juice immediately after mashing.
  • Overworking guacamole turns it into a sad, separated mess; fold ingredients together with a gentle hand and stop once everything is combined.
03 -
  • Buy avocados that are slightly under-ripe and let them sit on your counter for a day or two—they'll mash more smoothly than fully soft ones and won't turn brown as quickly.
  • Taste the mango before you add it; if it's less sweet than you hoped, you might need to reduce lime juice slightly to keep the balance from tipping sour.
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