Paleo Avocado Dip
Creamy, bright, and packed with bold flavor, this avocado dip is the kind of recipe that disappears fast no matter where you set it down. Ripe avocados get mashed to your preferred texture — chunky and rustic or silky smooth — then lifted with fresh lime juice, scallion greens, cilantro, and a surprising hit of grated ginger. The ground turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone and a gorgeous golden tint that makes the whole bowl look as good as it tastes. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so it fits naturally into a grain-free, legume-free way of eating without any substitutions or workarounds. Store-bought dips often sneak in preservatives, seed oils, or additives that make label-reading a chore — this one is just real food, mixed in a bowl. It comes together in minutes and is best served right away with a final squeeze of lime and a scatter of fresh cilantro to keep everything vibrant and fresh.
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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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