Which seasoning is traditionally mashed with ripe avocados to make guacamole? Salt is the traditional seasoning mashed with ripe avocados in guacamole.
A basic traditional preparation combines peeled, ripe avocados with salt, often using a molcajete and tejolote, the Mexican mortar-and-pestle tools. Salt heightens the avocado’s flavor and helps balance the richness of its soft, fatty texture. It is distinct from optional additions such as lime juice, onion, cilantro, and chili peppers.
Recipes vary considerably by region, household, and restaurant. Some versions include tomatoes or jalapeños, while modern commercial recipes may add ingredients such as sour cream or other thickeners. Those variations do not change the traditional role of salt as the core seasoning.
A common mix-up is treating sugar, cinnamon, or vanilla as plausible seasonings because they are familiar in sweet foods. Guacamole is generally savory. Lime contributes acidity, but it is not the seasoning identified in this question; salt is the canonical answer.