Avocado Dip is not only delicious, but it’s also super easy to make, packed with flavor and provides healthy fats. Simply blend together ripe, rich, creamy avocados, cilantro, and cumin with lime juice, it is perfect for summer!
Pick some avocados up at the farmer’s market or local supermarket and get creative! Don’t let this easy dip get away from your table this summer, it has SO many uses, you can’t help but serve it all the time! Serve with a plate of loaded nachos and a side of Pico de Gallo for a fun meal!
Healthy and Full of Flavor
This is one of my favorite homemade dips! Not only is it healthy and full of flavor, it just takes a couple of minutes to prepare. It’s the perfect topping for oven fajitas or tossed with crispy romaine, cucumbers, and croutons!
Avocados are a true superfood containing tons of nutrients, fiber and healthy fats! Here are just a few of the benefits of enjoying Avocados:
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- May help lower cholesterol
- Packed with vitamins including potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and vitamin B6
- Contain Fiber (keeps you feeling full)
- Tastes delicious
How to Make Avocado Dip
This avocado dip is similar to a homemade guacamole recipe. The difference is that my guacamole recipe is a bit chunky and contains other ingredients like tomatoes and onions while this dip is creamy and smooth.
- Peel and chop a ripe avocado. Add juice from a fresh lime (about ½ cup).
- Add chopped cilantro and cumin.
- Place in a blender and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
For avocado lime dressing add buttermilk or substitute with ‘soured milk’ if there’s no buttermilk on hand.
How Long Does Avocado Dip Last?
There’s no shortage of flavor in this avocado cilantro lime dip. Bright, tangy, and perfect over a mixed greens salad or even as a dip for crudités and crackers! As long as the dip is kept cold, a few quick stirs and a dash of salt will make this dip lasts a day or two… if it lasts that long at the table!
To Store: Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen in ice cube trays and popped out to add to a sauce or marinade with the addition of a little olive oil!
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Avocado Dip
Ingredients
- 1 avocado ripe
- ½ fresh Lime juiced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- seasoning salt to taste
For Dip
- ¼ cup buttermilk see note below for substitutions
For Dressing
- ½ cup buttermilk see note below for substitution
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
- Adjust the amount of buttermilk to get desired consistency.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Side Dish
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A Must Try.
Instead of buttermilk how would dour cream work in your avacado dressing?
I think it would be delicious but it would likely be a bit thick (perfect for dipping). You might need to thin it out a bit to make it pourable.
This looks so cool and refreshing for summer. I’m going to get the ingredients needed now.
Congratulations!! I’ll be featuring your post at the Friday Favorites Link Party tonight at 9pm (EST) :D
Thank you for featuring my recipe Amanda!!
I love avocado,need to try this, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning.
This sound like a great salad dressing :) I’ll have to try it out! Thanks for sharing at Weekend Wind-Down Party!
Try substituting unflavored Greek yogurt for the buttermilk… then add some crushed garlic. Yummly! Thanks for your awesome recipies!
Great idea! I always have greek yogurt on hand so I’ll definitely have to try it!
Did you ever try it with the Greek yogurt in place of the buttermilk Holly?
Yes and it’s good but does need milk added to get the right consistency. Enjoy!
Yum, I love everything about this!! :)
Thank you Aimee! It’s one of our favorites!
great way to make a creamy dressing!
I would eat this on everything :)
Perfectly thick for dipping. Great on salads. YUM
Thank you Michelle!
This looks wonderful. I daughter would love this especially…pinning for later! xo, Catherine
Thank you Catherine!
I am totally obsessed with this dressing/dip! I love avocados!! Awesome recipe, Holly :)
Thank you Ashley!
Is there a way to freeze this?
SOO good!! I always add some diced tomatoes…just may be my all time fav summer snack!
I just bought avcados and this looks really great. I think I will try it with the buttermilk it sounds really different and we will like trying it out.
Wow, I need to make this for my husband. I like avocados, but he LOVES them. This recipe does look simple and healthy. Thanks for sharing.
I love avocados and this recipe looks delish.
This looks really good. Will have to give this one a try.