Classic Guacamole

Taken from The Best International Recipe, posted for safekeeping.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 3  medium  ripe Hass avocadoes, halved, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
•  salt
• 2  tablespoons  minced red onions
• 1⁄4 cup  minced fresh cilantro leaves
• 2  tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1  small jalapeno chile, seeds and ribs removed, chile minced
• 1  medium garlic clove, minced

Directions

1. Mash two of the avocados and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a relatively smooth puree using a fork in a medium bowl.
2. Gently fold in the remaining diced avocado and all of the remaining ingredients.
3. Season with salt to taste and serve.
4. *Can be covered in plastic wrap, pressed directly onto the surface of the mixture, and refrigerated for up to 1 day; return to room temperature, then remove the plastic wrap just before serving.