Pecan Free Avocado Dip
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado dip is the kind of thing that disappears from the bowl before you even sit down. Ripe avocados get mashed to your preferred texture — rustic and chunky or silky smooth — then lifted with fresh lime juice, scallion greens, cilantro, and a surprising hit of grated ginger. The ground turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden tint that makes the whole bowl look as good as it tastes. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, just a fork and a bowl. For anyone navigating nut allergies or avoiding tree nuts at gatherings, this is a crowd-pleasing dip you can set out with total confidence — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. Serve it immediately with an extra squeeze of lime and a scatter of fresh cilantro to keep it 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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