Avocado Lime Dip (Printable)

Creamy, zesty avocado blend with lime, cilantro, and garlic. Perfect for dipping or spreading.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
05 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

→ Seasonings

06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
07 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some small chunks for texture.
02 - Add the minced garlic, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño if using, salt, and pepper to the mashed avocados.
03 - Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
04 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or as a topping for tacos and sandwiches.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes with zero cooking required
  • The bright lime and creamy avocado create an addictive flavor everyone craves
02 -
  • Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface if you need to store it, exposure to air turns it brown fast
  • Lime juice does double duty here, adding flavor AND slowing down oxidation
03 -
  • Room temperature avocados mash much easier than cold ones
  • Save one avocado half to arrange prettily on top for serving
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