Name: Cilantro Avocado Yogurt Dip
Prep time: 4 min
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 small avocado (or 1/2 of a jumbo avocado); 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro; 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt; Juice of 1 lime; 1/4 tsp garlic salt; 1/4 cup of milk to thin

This easy cilantro avocado yogurt dip contains satisfying protein, robust flavors, and is the perfect dip for your veggies or dressing for your salads and bowls!

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cilantro avocado yogurt dip in glass container.

As a registered dietitian, I’m constantly thinking of ways that I can add a bit more nutrition to meals and snacks, and one of the biggest places of opportunities is in dips, dressings, sauce, and spreads!

While adding nutrition to condiments for meals and snacks may sound like a great idea, it’s important to add those nutrients without sacrificing flavor and enjoyment of your meal all together. You need to find recipes that add both flavor and nutrition.

That’s why I absolutely love this creamy cilantro avocado yogurt dip because it checks the box on both nutrition AND flavor. With protein packed yogurt, healthy fats from avocados, and fresh cilantro flavors, this yogurt dip may quickly become the star of your meal or snack time show!

Looking for more yogurt dip ideas?

Yogurt dips can be made in a variety of ways from sweet, to savory, to fully loaded with protein! Here are three of my most popular yogurt dips and dressings for you to try:

Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip

Healthy Jalapeño Ranch Dressing

Greek yogurt buffalo chicken dip

If you are not a greek yogurt fan, there are many swaps and substitutes for greek yogurt that you can use that will build an equally delicious recipe. To make it easy on you, I wrote an entire blog with 10 greek yogurt substitutes for you to try:

**10 greek yogurt substitutes to try**

*Greek yogurt has moved beyond parfait bowls and is now featured in a wide variety of recipes but that doesn’t mean that everyone is on board with its tangy flavor. If that’s you, here are* ***10 greek yogurt substitutes*** *for you to try!*

Why you’ll love this recipe:

You’ll absolutely love this blended cilantro avocado yogurt dip because it’s:

Nutritious: This dip is full of fresh flavors, healthy fats from the avocado, and protein and other nutrients from the yogurt.
Versatile: You can use this as a dip for your veggies, a topping for your tacos, or as a dressing for your salads and bowls.
Easy to make: You’ll just need a few ingredients and a blender or food processor!
Customizable: Toss in a jalapeño for some spice, add garlic, or blend in your seasonings of choice to make this yogurt dip exactly how you want it.

And more!

Ingredients:

You’ll just need a few ingredients to make this easy yogurt dip including:

Avocado: 1 small avocado or 1/2 of a jumbo avocado.
Fresh cilantro
Garlic salt: Could use regular salt if you do not have garlic salt.
Plain greek yogurt: Unflavored regular yogurt will work as well but greek yogurt is higher in protein.
Fresh lime
Milk to thin: Start with 1/4 cup of milk to help with blending. If you want to turn this yogurt dip into a yogurt dressing, then add small increments of milk until it reaches the consistency you want.

how to make cilantro avocado yogurt dip.

The process:

The best part about this yogurt dip is how easy it is to make! All you’ll need to do is:

Add all of your ingredients to a food processor, blender, or blender cup.
Blend until smooth, adding milk as needed to thin to the consistency you want.

You’ll be enjoying this recipe in no time!

What to eat with cilantro avocado yogurt dip:

There are plenty of ways to enjoy this yogurt dip recipe including:

Use it as a veggie dip: Pair it with carrots, cucumbers, sliced bell peppers, and other fresh veggies for a nutritious and delicious dip.
Toss it in a salad: Use this recipe as the dressing for my easy and delicious Tex Mex Salad.
Add it to bowls: This dip is delicious on fajita bowls or on a buffalo chicken rice bowl (seen below.)
Top up some tacos: Chicken fajita tacos, ground beef tacos, and spicy shrimp tacos would all pair perfectly with this yogurt dip.

And more!

buffalo chicken rice bowl with yogurt dip.

Recipe FAQ:

Do I need to use greek yogurt?
1. No, you can use unflavored regular yogurt as well. One thing to note is that greek yogurt is thicker and creamier than regular yogurt so using regular yogurt will thin out your consistency.
What is a good greek yogurt substitute?
1. If you do not like greek yogurt, you can swap it out for regular yogurt, cottage cheese, or even silken tofu if you are looking for a vegan option.
  I have an entire blog on 10 greek yogurt substitutes you can try!

Yield: 1 cup

Author: Lauren Twigge