Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce

Avocado cilantro sauce in a white bowl with a spoon resting on the side.

A 5-minute creamy avocado cilantro sauce blended with Greek yogurt, lime, garlic, and jalapeño. Keep it thick for dipping or thin it out with water for a dressing.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: avocado cilantro lime sauce, avocado cilantro sauce, creamy avocado sauce

Servings: servings - makes about 1 cup total

Ingredients

1 avocado
1/2 cup greek yogurt
1/2 cup cilantro
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves
1 jalapeño pepper remove membranes and seeds for not spicy
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Water if needed

Instructions

Place all ingredients for the creamy avocado cilantro sauce, except water, in a blender or food processor.
1 avocado, 1/2 cup greek yogurt, 1/2 cup cilantro, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 garlic cloves, 1 jalapeño pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Blend until smooth and creamy, then taste to adjust seasoning. You can thin out the sauce if you wish by adding a tablespoon of water at a time and blending again. Use right away or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week
Water

Notes

Wear gloves to remove the seeds and membranes of the jalapeño so you don't burn your skin. For a spicy sauce, blend in some of the membrane, or save it and add some in later to taste.
Hold the water until the end and add it a tablespoon at a time. You can always thin the sauce, but you can't thicken it back up.
Sour cream can be used instead of Greek yogurt. For a dairy-free sauce, use a cashew or coconut based yogurt.
Delicious on burgers, salads, tacos, burritos, nachos, or as a dip for chips and veggies. To use it as a dressing, thin it out with a bit more water.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. A little browning at the top is normal since it's avocado based - remove the top layer or mix it in before enjoying. I don't recommend freezing this sauce.

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