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Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dip, Spread, or Dressing

By Monica              makes 1 cup
This recipe is a healthy alternative to sour cream- and mayonnaise-based dips, sandwich spreads, and salad dressings. It's creamy & mild and is the perfect dip for Fiesta Fries (recipe at www.theyummylife.com/recipes/184)

This recipe is a healthy alternative to sour cream- and mayonnaise-based dips, sandwich spreads, and salad dressings. It's creamy & mild and is the perfect dip for Fiesta Fries (recipe at www.theyummylife.com/recipes/184)

Ingredients
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 cup lowfat Greek yogurt (for directions to make your own, go to: www.theyummylife.recipes/167)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1-4 tablespoons milk or buttermilk (for thinning, if necessary)
  • Optional additional ingredients: chives, green onions, cilantro, cumin, cayenne, or minced jalapeno

Directions
To mix by hand: peel and cut avocado into chunks; drizzle with lime juice mash with fork; transfer to small bowl.  Add yogurt, honey, salt, garlic powder, onion powder & black pepper. Stir until well combined. If too thick, gradually add milk a tablespoon at a time until desire consistency. Serve right away.

To mix in blender (for smoother consistency): Add avocado to blender container, drizzle with lime juice, and blend. Add remaining ingredients except the milk and blend until well combined. Blend in milk a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS (add more or less milk to achieve different consistencies suitable for a variety of uses):
--As a dip: Use a thick or thinned version as dip for chips, French fries, and raw veggies.
--As a topping: Use a thick version as a healthy substitute for sour cream on baked potatoes
--As a sandwich spread: Use a thicker version as a healthy substitute for mayonnaise on sandwiches
--As a salad dressing:  Use a thinner version as a healthy salad dressing on greens or slaw.


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