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This Creamy Mexican Dip has all the flavors you like in your favorite Mexican dip: avocado, cilantro, red onion and salsa, but lightened up using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. This makes the perfect appetizer at a party paired with chips or a topping for your favorite Mexican dish.
I have had this recipe in the back of my mind for some time now and kept meaning to share it. Somehow it kept falling off the radar until now. I love this Creamy Mexican Dip so much. In fact, if this is in the fridge, I can eat it all myself.
When I think of creamy dips, I think of cream cheese or sour cream, or a lot of gooey cheese. Some of the time when I make dips I love the gooey cheese as much as the next person.
But other times I want to eat a dip that is a little better for me and lighter on the waist line. Today’s Creamy Mexican Dip is creamy but without the guilt. This dip uses Stonyfield Greek Yogurt to give it that creamy texture while keeping it light.
I love using yogurt as a substitute in recipes like this Creamy Mexican Dip, Tenderest Cardamom Pancakes or this Creamy Dill Sauce.
Recipe Ingredients
See full list of ingredients below in recipe card with exact measurements.
- Avocado: Avocado is added into this dip. It helps create that creamy texture and flavor.
- Yogurt: Greek yogurt is added to this dip to help create a protein filled dip.
- Sour Cream: Sour cream is paired with the Greek yogurt. It adds a tangy flavor.
- Salsa: Salsa flavors the dip. You can use a store-bought salsa or try this Homemade Salsa.
- Herbs: Fresh cilantro helps to brighten this dip. If you don’t have fresh cilantro you can use dried cilantro.
- Spices: Cumin flavors the dip. You also could use chili poweder or paprika.
How to Make this Creamy Mexican Dip
Step 1: Mash Avocado: In a small mixing bowl or a guacamole Molcajete Lava Stone mash the 1/2 of an avocado.
Step 2: Add Remaining Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl combine the mashed avocado, Greek yogurt, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, red onion, cumin and salt.Taste and adjust seasoning to taste.
Garnish with the chopped avocado, cilantro and red onion. Serve with chips or vegetables
Storage Tips
Store this dip in an airtight container for up to 4 days. When you are read to serve this dip gain give it a good stir and taste. You might want to add more spices.
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Creamy Mexican Dip
Ingredients
- 1/2 avocado , mashed
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt , I used Stonyfield {you can also use half sour cream half Greek yogurt}
- 1/4 cup sour cream, {optional to thicken up the dip-tastes great without it too}
- 1/2 cup salsa , {I used a medium salsa for extra spice}
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 avocado, chopped into cubes
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl or a guacamole Molcajete Lava Stone mash the 1/2 of an avocado.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine the mashed avocado, Greek yogurt, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, red onion, cumin and salt.Taste and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with the chopped avocado, cilantro and red onion. Serve with chips or vegetables.
Notes
- You can use half sour cream and half Greek yogurt if you like.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This dip is on regular rotation at our house and for all of the gatherings! It’s so easy and everyone always raves about how delicious it is! And you don’t have to feel guilty eating it! I also like that you can easily adjust the quantity of ingredients based on what you have on hand or how you like it. I always add more avocado because I love it so much!
Aww thanks! It is so great to have on hand-you are right. We make this often too.