This easy Creamy Avocado Salad Dressing & Dip is fresh, zesty, and irresistibly smooth. The avocado and Greek yogurt base gives it richness without feeling heavy, while fresh herbs and lemon juice brighten it up. It’s great for salads, wraps, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce for veggies.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This dressing is smooth, fresh, and packed with healthy fats and herbs, making it a lighter, healthier alternative to store-bought creamy dressings. You’ll love it because:
- It’s naturally creamy without mayo or heavy cream
- Packed with avocado, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), and fresh herbs
- Bright, herby flavour works on salads, wraps, and even as a dip
- Quick to blend together in minutes with simple ingredients
Ingredients
- Avocado - provides a creamy base with healthy fats.
- Greek yogurt or sour cream - adds tang and richness.
- Lemon juice - brightens and balances the flavours.
- Olive oil - smooths everything out.
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro, dill, or parsley) - for herby freshness.
- Garlic - savoury depth.
- Salt and pepper - to season.
- Water - to thin to your desired consistency.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
STEP 1: Add avocado, yogurt, lemon juice, oil, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper to a blender.
STEP 2: Blend until smooth and creamy.
STEP 3: If it's too thick, add water gradually and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
STEP 4: Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Enjoy!
Storage and Equipment
Since this dressing is made with avocado, it’s best enjoyed fresh within 3 to 4 days. Make sure to store in an airtight container in the fridge, and mix in a splash of water if it thickens up. An 8-ounce mason jar works perfectly for this dressing.
As for equipment, a good blender or food processor is key to getting that creamy, smooth consistency we want for this dressing.
Toasty's Tips
- Use a ripe avocado: it should feel slightly soft when gently pressed.
- If you want it extra tangy, add more lemon juice.
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt for a plant-based version.
- Adjust the thickness: keep it thicker for a dip, or thin it out with water for drizzling.
- Mix and match fresh herbs: cilantro and dill are great, but parsley, chives, or basil also work well.
- For extra flavour, add a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika.
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Creamy Avocado Salad Dressing & Dip
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup mashed avocado
- 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt - or sour cream
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil - or avocado oil
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (such as cilantro, dill, and/or parsley) - or your choice of fresh herbs
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2-4 tablespoon water - as needed for thinning
Instructions
- Add avocado, yogurt, lemon juice, oil, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- If it's too thick, add water gradually and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Enjoy!
Notes
- Watch the step-by-step video tutorial here.
- Use a ripe avocado: it should feel slightly soft when gently pressed.
- If you want it extra tangy, add more lemon juice.
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt for a plant-based version.
- Adjust the thickness: keep it thicker for a dip, or thin it out with water for drizzling.
- Mix and match fresh herbs: cilantro and dill are great, but parsley, chives, or basil also work well.
- For extra flavour, add a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika.
STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO
You can find step-by-step video tutorials for all of my recipes on my YouTube Channel. There you'll find many more tips and tricks to help you along!
Nutrition
Note: Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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