Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce

I feel like I haven’t kept you well up to date with what’s going on in my life, lately. My apologies, if that’s something that interests you. If not, well, I’ve been doing just fine in your opinion, then. Good for me (and by proxy, for you).

But to those who are interested, I was initially going to say I’m about to disappoint you, because apart from this creamy avocado cilantro sauce situation that has, in fact, been a daily situation in my lunches and dinners of late, not much has been going on. But that sauce situation is pretty exciting, so…

Actually, there have been a few fun things going on around here. I’ve been working in the Kitchens at General Mills more often as a consultant, a.k.a. getting paid to bake cookies and cakes and other scrumptious yummy yums (an official term) in a kitchen that works and looks like a dream (and I’ve been giving sneak peeks here and there on Snapchat and Instagram!). I also spoke to a class of journalism students at my alma mater earlier this week, sharing with them the ins and outs of this crazy blogging “career” world, and also got lost on my old campus, which officially made me feel ancient.

And we took Avery to a pumpkin patch this past weekend, wherein the staff hayrides (haydrives?) you 8 minutes away to a pumpkin patch, then gives you 8 minutes to pick a pumpkin, then drives you back to the entrance. It was all so official and timed that I almost had pumpkin picking anxiety (don’t worry, I was able to snap a few adorable pics of the munchkin in the patch and actually pick a few pumpkins all within 8 minutes, go me). If the question you have is did Avery not care at all about the pumpkins but did care very much to roll around in and pick up the dirt surrounding the pumpkins, the answer I have for you is yes.

And then, of course, this sauce. I’ve made two batches of this sauce so far and I’m probably going to end up making eleventy billion batches before I get sick of it. It’s so good, guys. It’s cool and creamy and smooth and flavorful and I’ve been using it in all the different ways, from dipping fresh veggies to spreading it on sandwiches to drizzling it on salads or spooning a dollop or five on my single-lady sweet potato dinners (it was extra good on these twice baked sweet potatoes with bacon, FYI). And all it takes is a few simple (and probably handy) ingredients: avocado, cilantro, yogurt, scallions, garlic, apple cider vinegar (? seriously, it works!) and salt. Add a little olive oil to thin it out, if you like, and you’re DONE. Time to dip/spread/drizzle/spoon/eat, then repeat.

I promise to keep you more updated on my life happenings in the future as they come along, but for now? All I’m probably doing over here is spooning this sauce directly into my mouth.

5 from 2 votes

Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce

By Stephanie Wise

This cool, creamy, flavorful avocado cilantro sauce is delicious as a dip for veggies, sandwiches, as a salad topping, or a topping for roasted vegetables or grilled chicken or fish. All it takes is a handful of simple ingredients.

Servings: 8 Servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ ½ cup avocado
• ▢ ¾ cup packed cilantro leaves
• ▢ ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ▢ 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ▢ 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• ▢ ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ▢ 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil, optional

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Instructions 

• Add all ingredients except the olive oil to a food processor or blender. Pulse or blend until smooth and well combined.
• If the sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon or two of olive oil and blend just until the sauce loosens to your preferred consistency.
• Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

Yield: This recipe makes enough sauce for 8 servings, which works well for taco nights, grain bowls, or meal prep spreads throughout the week.
Technique: Press a piece of plastic wrap directly against the surface of the sauce before covering the container. This minimizes air contact and slows browning.
Measuring: Use a ripe avocado with flesh that gives easily when pressed. An underripe avocado will not blend as smoothly and can make the sauce taste bitter.
Storage: Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The sauce will darken slightly over time, which is completely normal. A quick stir before serving brings it right back together.

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.001g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 152mg, Potassium: 99mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 150IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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