How to Make a Zesty Guacamole Dip

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By MomWhoWrites
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Guacamole dip is really easy to make and can be used and added to so many different recipes. Avocado dip is not only a dip, but can be used as a spread or to add that extra zest to your taco's and burritos, or maybe you prefer to use it to spice up those nachos? All you have to do is follow the 5 simple steps in this recipe. (This is also wonderful in 7 layer dip see resources for link to 7 layer dip recipe)

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

3 Avocados
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tbsp Minced Cilantro
1/3 Tsp Minced Garlic
1 Small/Med. Tomato finely diced (optional)
1/2 Onion. Finely diced

Step 1

onions and garlic

In a small bowl mix together your minced garlic and salt (just mush together). For this recipe you can substitute garlic salt or garlic powder for minced garlic but then you need to season to taste (approx. 3 to 4 dashes)
Step 2

avocado skin and pit

Cut around the center of the Avocado just around the pit, then remove the pit (seed) and skin (peel). Discard these as they won't be needed in your guacamole recipe :-)
Step 3

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Place Avocado in a separate bowl and lightly mash with a fork. Leaving it slightly lumpy. It should now resemble plain guacamole.
Step 4

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Mix garlic and salt mixture into your slightly lumpy guacamole mix.
Step 5

diced tomatoes (optional in guacamole dip)

Gently mix in diced tomato and onion. (if you prefer your onion to be softer you can saute it a little ahead of time)
Step 6

tortilla chips

You are now ready to serve up this simple snack dip- or you can refrigerate and serve this recipe chilled. Great as a snack just serve with tortilla chips.