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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Dips and Spreads

    Chunky Guacamole

    Published: Feb 5, 2024 by Dorothy Bigelow · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    A bowl of avocado dip featuring tomato, red onion, etc. The text reads: "Chunky Guacamole"
    A bowl of guacamole topped with red onion and tomato.
    A bowl of guacamole topped with tomato, red onion, and cilantro.

    ​If you're looking for the best Chunky Guacamole recipe, look no further! Made with simple, fresh ingredients, this avocado dip boasts fresh flavor and amazing texture.

    It's always a hit at parties, and perfect for serving with burritos, tacos, salads, and more!

    A bowl of guacamole topped with chopped tomato and red onion.
    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Chunky Guacamole
    • Shortcut Options
    • How to Keep Guacamole From Browning
    • Storing Leftovers
    • More Easy Dip Recipes
    • Easy Chunky Guacamole

    The best guacamole recipe is one that uses fresh, flavorful ingredients. Avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and salt are all staples of the classic guacamole recipe, but many of us like to add a little extra flair with some tomatoes, red onion, and garlic.

    This perfect chunky guacamole recipe is for those of us who love a little crunch and texture when we dip and dunk.

    In my opinion, it's the best way to enjoy this classic recipe, and I know you're going to love it too!

    Ingredients

    The ingredients need to make a chunky guacamole dip: tomato, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime, etc.
    • Avocados: Look for ripe avocados that are slightly pliable, but still firm.
    • Red onion: This is a signature pairing, but if you don't like red onion you can use a sweet onion instead.
    • Tomatoes: Select Roma tomatoes, which have fewer seeds. These won't water down your guacamole like standard slicing tomatoes.
    • Lime juice: Fresh lime juice has the best flavor, but bottled can be used in a pinch.
    • Cilantro: For those of us who love cilantro, this is a must!
    • Garlic: A little bit of fresh minced garlic compliments the other flavors perfectly. Pre-minced garlic (AKA jarlic) works fine here, as does fresh. If you don't like garlic in your guacamole, leave it out.
    • Salt and pepper

    Check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and the quantities needed. 

    Other flavor options:

    • Serrano peppers
    • Jalapeno pepper
    • Lime zest

    How to Make Chunky Guacamole

    A bowl of mashed avocado topped with red onion, tomato, garlic, pepper, salt, and cilantro.

    Step one: Mash the avocados well with a potato masher (or avocado masher) in a medium bowl. Go for super smooth or chunky avocado - it's your choice!

    Add the tomato, red onion, garlic, salt, pepper, lime juice, and cilantro.

    A bowl of guacamole featuring chunks of tomato.

    Step two: Stir everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.

    Serve immediately, or cover the bowl tightly and chill until you're ready to serve.

    Top tip: Reserve about 1 tablespoon of tomato, 1 tablespoon of red onion, and a pinch of cilantro for garnishing the top of the tip (if desired).

    Shortcut Options

    Pico de Gallo: Use ½ cup of prepared pico de gallo in place of the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime, salt, and pepper. Stir and adjust seasonings to your taste.

    Store-bought guacamole: I have tested this recipe with a container that I jazzed up with fresh ingredients. It turned out great, and there were no problems with browning.

    A bowl of guacamole topped with red onion, tomato, and cilantro.

    How to Keep Guacamole From Browning

    Freshly made guacamole oxidizes pretty quickly, which is why we are always looking for the next big tip to prevent it from browning!

    Here are a few of the most common "hacks":

    • Avocado pit. This involves leaving the avocado pit in the finished guacamole. I haven't found this to be very effective in my own trials.
    • Lime juice. Almost all guacamole recipes have lime juice, and it does slow down oxidization to a degree - but not very effectively.
    • Lemon juice. Some people say that adding lemon juice prevents browning more than lime, but I'm not a fan of altering the flavor that much.
    • Salt. I've seen some tests where avocado browns once salt is added, but stays green for longer if there is no salt. In my opinion, the salt is really necessary and I won't remember to mix it in just before serving. So this one is a no go for me.
    • Plastic wrap. This is the method I use most often. Simply cover the bowl or container with plastic wrap, and press it down onto the surface of the guacamole. Then top with a lid or another layer of plastic wrap.
    • Water. I haven't tried this myself, but apparently if you add about an inch of water on top of the guacamole, it will seal off oxygen and prevent browning. When you're ready to serve, pour off the water, stir, and enjoy!

    Storing Leftovers

    Transfer your leftover guacamole to an airtight container or bowl. Using either the plastic wrap method, or the water method (see above), cover it tightly and store in the refrigerator for 1-3 days.

    Can guacamole be made ahead of time?

    For the best results, prepare your guacamole no more than 8 hours before serving to guests at a party or potluck.

    If you're preparing guacamole for your own enjoyment or meal prep, you probably don't mind a little browning. Use one of the preservation methods listed above, and you should be good for up to 3 days.

    Can I freeze guacamole?

    Guacamole does freeze well. I recommend using something like Souper Cubes to freeze portions, and I also recommend that you leave out the tomatoes, and red onion. If desired, add fresh onions and tomato once thawed.

    A bowl of avocado dip with a tortilla chip being dunked in.

    If you loved this recipe for Chunky Guacamole, let me know by leaving a 5 star rating in the recipe card or comment below! You can also tag me on Instagram @dashfordinner.

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    A bowl of guacamole topped with red onion, tomato, and cilantro.

    Easy Chunky Guacamole

    This easy and chunky guacamole recipe is made with simple, fresh ingredients. It boasts bold flavor and amazing texture!
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 5 servings
    Calories: 139kcal
    Author: Dorothy Bigelow

    Ingredients

    • 2 avocados mashed
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • ¼ cup minced red onion divided
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1 tomato diced (divided)
    • 1 tablespoon cilantro divided
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions

    • Combine. Mix avocado, garlic, onion, lime juice, tomato, cilantro, salt and pepper until well combined. Note: If you’d like to garnish your guacamole you can leave out a tablespoon each of red onion, tomato, and a pinch of cilantro to garnish.
      A bowl of mashed avocado topped with red onion, tomato, garlic, pepper, salt, and cilantro.
    • Chill. Place the dip in your refrigerator to chill. Wrap it tightly, pressing plastic wrap against the dip to prevent browning.
      A bowl of guacamole featuring chunks of tomato.
    • Garnish. Unwrap the guacamole and top with the remaining red onion, tomato, and cilantro (optional).
      A bowl of guacamole topped with chopped tomato and red onion.
    • Serve. With tortilla chips, corn chips, or as a condiment (for tacos, burritos, salads, etc).

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    Notes

    Storage: Homemade guacamole should store well for about 1-3 days, although there may be some browning. Keep it tightly covered at all times, pressing the plastic wrap against the surface of the dip. Alternatively, you could cover it with roughly 1 inch of water, which is then poured off when you're ready to serve. See the post for more details about preventing browning. 
    Super shortcut version: I’ve tested this recipe by using 1 container of store-bought guacamole in place of the avocados, and adding the other ingredients for a boost of flavor and texture. This type of guacamole does not brown easily, as the store-bought type is treated to prevent quick oxidation.
    Freezing: Leave out the onions and tomatoes. Freeze into portions (using freezer bags or Souper cubes) and thaw before serving. If desired, mix in fresh red onion and tomato. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

    Please note that some of my blog posts here at Dash for Dinner may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will get a small commission at no additional cost to you. Please see my Disclaimer for more information.

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