How can I make my Guacamole less bland, without making it spicier?

Question

2 ripe avocados
½ red onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)
1-2 serrano chiles, stems and seeds removed, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh lime or lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
A dash of freshly grated black pepper
1/2 ripe tomato, seeds and pulp removed, chopped

That's my recipe, I added a bit more lime juice, but it's still bland, plenty spicy, but no zip. Should I add garlic?

Answer 1

YES, YES, and YES again! try also adding a dash of white zinfindel works for me

Answer 2

I would start by adding more salt,than lime and lemon juice,another 1/2 to whole serrano chiles. Are you sure your avocado was ripe?

Answer 3

try adding some lime or lemon zest along with the juices. makes the flavor pop out more.

Answer 4

I use garlic powder in mine...start with a small amt and then taste it as you go. I always throw in a couple teaspoons of salsa too!

Answer 5

Exactly what you need add about a teaspoon to start and keep adding until you have it how y ou like it

Answer 6

Mild green taco sauce

or

Taco seasoning

or try

Mild salsa

Answer 7

One or more of the following
Garlic, ranch dressing, sour cream, salt, cilantro, or taco seasoning

Answer 8

Garlic, definitely -- and you can always stir in a couple of tablespoons of your favorite salsa.

Answer 9

I put season salt in mine, that helps add a kick

Answer 10

Garlicc!!!!!!! and salt....!!!!!!

dont add any tomato or onion

that's a terrible recipe! find a new one