A smooth avocado-lime dip designed for serving with vegetables.
Recipe scope: This smooth avocado-lime vegetable dip is designed for raw vegetables; it is not presented as a traditional guacamole recipe.
Avocado is botanically a fruit, so this is best described as a creamy avocado dip designed for vegetables rather than calling avocado itself a vegetable.
Why wash avocados before cutting?
Wash the whole fruit under running water before cutting so the knife does not carry surface dirt into the flesh. Do not use soap or detergent on produce.
Why it turns brown
Cut avocado can brown after exposure to air. Lime, reduced air exposure and refrigeration can slow the change but do not stop it permanently. A brown surface is a quality issue by itself, not automatic proof of spoilage.
If it is too thin
Add more ripe avocado. See How to Fix a Watery Dip for broader troubleshooting.
Best vegetables
Cucumber, carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, snap peas, broccoli, cauliflower and endive work well. See Best Vegetables for Dipping.
Storage
Appearance quality may decline before the general refrigerated leftovers window. Use the central storage guide for safety guidance.
Recipe card
Creamy Avocado Lime Dip: Fresh & Easy
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 0 min · Total: 10 min · Yield: About 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 250 g / about 9 oz ripe Hass avocado flesh, about 2 medium avocados
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp finely grated lime zest
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 1–2 tsp cool water, only if needed
- Optional: fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and dry the whole avocados under running water before cutting.
- Cut, pit and scoop about 250 g / 9 oz avocado flesh into a food processor.
- Add lime juice, zest, garlic powder and salt.
- Process until smooth. Add 1 tsp water only if needed, then reassess before the second teaspoon.
- Taste and serve promptly or cover closely and refrigerate.
