Creamy Avocado Dip

Avocado dip with tortilla chips dipped in it.

Creamy, zippy, and loaded with fresh flavor, this avocado dip is not your average guac! Blended with Greek yogurt, mayo, jalapeño, and a squeeze of citrus, it’s smooth, tangy, and totally scoop-worthy. Grab your chips and dive in!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 150

Author Kim

Ingredients

2 large avocados
1/2 medium lemon or lime juiced
1/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt I like Fage 2% Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 small jalapeño seeds and inside removed
1 teaspoon minced garlic about 1 clove
1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste, if serving with salty chips, go easy on the salt
optional for topping: crushed red pepper flakes, drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a food processor or high-speed blender.
Pulse until smooth. Taste and adjust any of the ingredients, as preferred.
Transfer to your bowl, smooth out the top, and add any garnishes, if you'd like. Enjoy with tortilla chips, freshly chopped veggies or dolloped over your favorite Mexican dishes.

Notes

This dip keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for about 4 days.

This recipe was originally published May 2015. It was rewritten and republished with new photos and helpful tips July 2025.

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