Guacamole

Easy, easy, easy is all I have to say about one of my favorite snacks. Guacamole can be one of those dishes that can be great somewhere, but absolutely horrid somewhere else. If you take proper precaution to your avocados and tomatoes, I think you will be set!

First and most importantly, when shopping for your avocados, make sure the ones you pick are ripe! That is the most crucial part of the recipe. The way you will know if your avocados are ripe is if they feel somewhat soft. You don't want it completely mushy, but you want them soft enough so that it will be easy to prepare. Take the time to feel the avocados, because trust me, it does make a difference. Yes, you may get some looks if you take time to feel every avocado and believe me, I have many times. If the market doesn't have the ripe avocados you want, buy some anyway and let them ripen several days at home.

All you will need for this recipe is 4 avocados, 1 lime, one half cup of fresh chopped tomatoes, one fourth cup of chopped onions, and several teaspoons of salt. I know my mother and friends love adding cilantro to their guacamole, but I, however, am not a huge fan. This is another dish that ingredients can be added or dropped depending on your liking.

I have found that this is the easiest way to separate the avocado from the skin. Once you remove the seed, cut like so. You can then scoop the avocado close to the skin directly into a bowl.

Once your avocados are in a bowl, start to mash them with a fork. Don't go mash crazy, though. Leave some chunks in it for texture.

After you feel that you have made a nice consistency with your avocados, add a couple of teaspoons of salt. Mix in the salt and then add your chopped tomatoes and onions. If you taste it and still feel it is a bit bland, add more salt. Once you are happy with your guacamole, add a tablespoon of lime juice. The acidity from the limes helps to keep the guacamole fresh!

RECIPE:

Ingredients

4 avocados

1 lime

1/2 cup of fresh chopped tomatoes

1/4 cup of chopped onions

several teaspoons of salt

Directions

1. Separate the skin and seed from the avocados and place into a bowl. Start to mash the avocados in the bowl with a fork. Leave chunks for a fuller texture. 
2. Once mostly mashed, stir in salt, tomatoes, and onions. Add more salt as needed.
3. Add lime juice to the final product and serve.