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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.

Creamy Mexican Dip
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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

Creamy Mexican Dip

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.
Creamy Mexican Dip

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

Creamy Mexican Dip

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

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.
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
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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

Calories: 79kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.001g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 266mg, Potassium: 227mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 203IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 46mg, Iron: 0.3mg

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

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21 Comments

  1. Kristi Rimkus says:

    We’re big chips and dips fans in our house during football season, so I’m loving this lighter on the waistline version!

  2. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says:

    Yeah, I wouldn’t share that, so I’d have to make a double batch, one for me and one for everyone else.

    1. Julia says:

      That is how I feel about it!

  3. heather @french press says:

    I could live on chips and dip, so it’s a really good thing this one is a bit healthier

    1. Julia says:

      Definitely a healthier version which is nice!

  4. Ali @ Home & Plate says:

    This dip looks delicious and would be perfect served with Margaritas. The combination of flavors and the avocado especially make this a dip I plan on trying soon.

    1. Julia says:

      It does go great with margaritas! Hope you like it!

  5. Judy@ImBoredLetsGo says:

    This dip has all the flavors I love – without guilt!

    1. Julia says:

      It really does!

  6. Amelia @ Eating Made Easy says:

    This looks wonderful! My favorite flavors combined. Can’t wait to make it – will do it tonight!

    1. Julia says:

      I hope you like it! Let me know how it goes. We love it over here.

  7. Medha @ WHIsk & Shout says:

    Gimme a bag of tortilla chips and I’ll go to town on this dip! Yum 🙂

    1. Julia says:

      That is exactly how I feel when this dip is in front of me! 😉

  8. Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats says:

    Love Stonyfield products! We have ”taco tuesday’ every week at our house, this dip would be a great side dish for us!

    1. Julia says:

      Oh this would be perfect for Taco Tuesday! Your family will love it. And yes, we love Stonyfield products over here too. Love putting quality food in my family!

  9. Beth says:

    I like dips too, but I actually shy away from ones that are sour cream based or too cheesy, so this one is perfect to me!

    1. Julia says:

      Then this is for you Beth! I hope you try it. It is one of my favorite dips!

  10. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says:

    I love everything about this girl!

    1. Julia says:

      Thanks Liz!

About Julia Jolliff

I'm Julia. Wife, mom to three growing boys, lover of food. Here you will find quick & easy weeknight meal ideas, kid-friendly recipes and a few sweet treats. My roots are from the Mediterranean and many of my recipes incorporate those flavors!

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