Celery Free Avocado Dip
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado dip comes together in minutes with nothing more than a fork and a bowl. Ripe avocados get mashed to your preferred texture — rustic and chunky or silky smooth — then lifted with zingy lime juice, fragrant ginger, and a warm hint of turmeric that makes it feel a little more interesting than your average dip. Scallion greens and fresh cilantro fold right in for a pop of color and herbaceous depth. Many store-bought dips and seasoning blends sneak in unexpected vegetables or fillers, so making it from scratch like this keeps every ingredient completely visible and in your control. The squeeze of extra lime at the end keeps everything vibrant and prevents browning, so it looks just as good on the table as it tastes. Serve it with chips, sliced veggies, or alongside grilled proteins — it's versatile enough to show up at any meal.
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4 servings
- 3 ripe avocados
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 3 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, for serving (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the avocado flesh in a medium mixing bowl. Add the lime juice immediately to prevent browning.
- 2
Mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher to your preferred texture — leave some chunks for a rustic dip, or mash more thoroughly for a smoother result.
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