Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Avocado Yogurt Dip, a zesty and nutritious dish that's perfect for parties, snacking, or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
This Avocado Yogurt Dip is a creamy, flavorful, and healthy dip that's perfect for parties, snacking, or as a topping for your favorite dishes. Made with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, ripe avocados, and zesty lime juice, this dip is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
Whether you’re having a family barbecue, going on a picnic or entertaining guests, it’s always nice to have a couple of delicious and easy dishes in your recipe arsenal that you can throw together at the last minute. Dips like my Mexican street corn dip, cranberry jalapeño cream cheese dip or buffalo chicken dip are perfect because they're easy to make and can feed a crowd.
This yummy avocado yogurt dip is a cinch to make. Just toss everything into a food processor and you have a delicious and nutritious dip in minutes. This creamy, flavorful dip pairs perfectly with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.
If you have any leftovers, it also makes a great topping for grilled chicken or fish. You can even use it as a sandwich spread for turkey sandwiches or roasted veggie wraps.
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Why You'll Love This Dish
- Creamy and indulgent: The combination of Greek yogurt and ripe avocados creates a luxuriously smooth texture that's perfect for dipping.
- Zesty and flavorful: Fresh ingredients like garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro add a burst of flavor and a hint of heat to every bite.
- Nutritious and wholesome: Avocado Yogurt Dip is packed with healthy fats, protein, and vitamins, making it a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy any time.
Ingredients
Ingredient notes and substitutions. See recipe card at the end of the post for full recipe details.
- Yogurt- I use plain Greek yogurt; for more info, read my post on Greek yogurt nutrition
- Avocado- I use ripe Hass avocados
- Garlic- I use fresh garlic but you can substitute garlic powder
- Jalapeño- adjust the amount depending on how much spice you want
- Lime juice- use fresh lime juice for a pop of flavor
- Cilantro- adds bright flavor; if you don't like cilantro, you can leave it out or substitute fresh parsley
- Spices- I use a combination of chili powder, salt, and pepper; you can add other spices like cumin or cayenne pepper
How To Make Avocado Yogurt Dip
See recipe card at the end of the post for full recipe details.
- Step 1- In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients.
- Step 2- Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to taste.
Then, transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with additional cilantro, if desired. Serve with your favorite chips, crackers or sliced vegetables for dipping.
Chef's Tips
- For extra creaminess and flavor, make sure your avocados are ripe.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
- This avocado yogurt dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, however it may brown a little. Be sure to give it a good stir before serving.
- This dip also makes a delicious topping on grilled chicken or my salmon burgers. You can even use it as a sandwich spread.
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Recipe
Avocado Yogurt Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
- 2 ripe Haas avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1 clove garlic (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped jalapeño pepper
- 4 teaspoons lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- â…› teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Puree all of the ingredients together in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Serve with tortilla chips or vegetables like sliced cucumber, baby carrots and bell pepper strips.
Notes
- For extra creaminess and flavor, make sure your avocados are ripe.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
- This avocado yogurt dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, however it may brown a little. Be sure to give it a good stir before serving.
- This dip also makes a delicious topping on grilled chicken or my salmon burgers. You can even use it as a sandwich spread.
sarah grace says
I have a dip JUST like this on my blog..how yummy is it?! One of my favorite go to's
sonaliruder says
So yummy! Great minds... 🙂
Ashley C. says
I want to dive right into this dip! The Late July chips are the best and I love the addition of cilantro to this avocado yogurt dip. Green is good!
sonaliruder says
Aren't the chips SO good? Thanks Ashley, "green is good", I love it 🙂
Natalie @ Obsessive Cooking Disorder says
Yum! I like dips with greek yogurt instead of sour cream - so much healthier! Summer time in TX is HOT so this is perfect
sonaliruder says
You probably know I'm all about Greek yogurt 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Natalie!
Emily Cooper says
Ohmygosh I would dip everything in this! Give me all the avocado!
sonaliruder says
Hahaha, that's hilarious!
Arman Liew says
Healthifying it = more for me. Beautiful photos Sonali!
sonaliruder says
That's right- you can totally gorge yourself guilt free 🙂
Katie Serbinski says
It's safe to say I would probably bathe in this dip! Joey and Anthony would LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Those chips too. I love that this is a no fuss one step recipe too! Makes life easier for Mom 🙂
sonaliruder says
Thanks Katie! It really is such a simple recipe and it was definitely a hit with Pete and Sienna 🙂
athletic avocado says
mmmmm this looks like a wonderful take on guacamole!!
sonaliruder says
Thanks guys!
Diane Boyd says
Wow, Sonali, your photos are fabulous. Love avocado dip!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Diane!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Oh YUMMY! What a stunning looking dip, Sonali! So rich, creamy and full of delish flavors! Loving it!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much Anu!
Soymilk + Honey says
Love the idea of healthying up guacamole a bit! yum!
sonaliruder says
Thank you!
Shashi Charles says
That last photo though - that last photo has me wanting this dip now! So creamy, so delicious and ooh - love the chopped jalapeno in it!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much Shashi! I'm glad you like my husband's cameo 😉