This easy guacamole recipe is a large enough batch for a party – and makes the most of creamy ripe California avocados and other Golden State produce!

Do you ever need to feed a whole army of people some fresh and tasty guacamole?

Or is that just me?

I bet if I give you long enough, you could think of at least two places you could use this recipe in the next month. There are so many celebrations coming up and of course, summer in California! That’s enough to celebrate every weekend!

It’s also difficult to make a big ol’ bowl of guacamole look sexy, so I added this Avocado Nest (see the quick video below to get the deeds on how to do it!) and a few colorful chips to add some visual interest.  

What a huge difference it makes for presentation on this dish!

This guacamole is not shy either. Loaded with tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro, it’s bursting with flavor. Zesty lemon and a “secret ingredient” bring some tang to the contents and balance the taste to perfection.  

Here’s what you need for this easy guacamole recipe:

We use 12 California avocados, 8 campari tomatoes, 1/2 red onion, 2 lemons and a full bunch of cilantro tops.  Shhhhh, the secret ingredient isn’t revealed here yet…

Let’s make the large batch guacamole:

Halve the California avocados, remove the pit, and add to a large bowl.

Mash the avocados with the back of a large fork. I used a serving fork. You could also use a potato masher.

Let’s get some flavor in this easy guacamole recipe:

Add the diced veggies, the lemon juice, and a bit of salt and pepper.

Ready for the secret ingredient? 

The secret ingredient in this flavorful guacamole recipe is:

Garlic Salt!

 

With the addition of 2 teaspoons of garlic salt, your guacamole will never be the same.

Trust me, it makes all the difference!  

Easy Guacamole Recipe: Large Batch Guacamole

Susan the CA Grown Mom

This easy guacamole recipe is a large enough batch for a party – and makes the most of creamy ripe California avocados and other Golden State produce!

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 24 servings

Calories 172 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 12 ripe California avocados
• 8 on the vine tomatoes such as Campari, or other medium round
• 1/2 red onion
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 2 lemons
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon each, salt and pepper plus more to taste

Instructions

 

• Peel and pit the California avocados. Add to a large bowl and mash lightly with the back of a fork.
• Dice the tomatoes and red onion.
• Cut the leafy tops from the cilantro and roughly chop.
• Add tomatoes, onion and cilantro to the mashed avocados and fold.
• Squeeze the juice of the two lemons into the bowl and add the garlic salt, salt and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly. Add more seasoning if needed.
• Add to a serving dish and garnish with a California avocado curl and more cilantro.

Notes

Serve with chips, sliced peppers, salsa, or on a taco bar.  Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 203mgPotassium: 602mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 513IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg

Keyword dip, easy avocado recipe

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So, have you thought of the first event you are taking this to?  

I’d be willing to bet your Fourth of July celebration would be a great start!  

Here is the California Avocado Nest Tutorial!