Mustard Free Avocado Herb Cream
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh herb flavor, this avocado-based sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Ripe avocados blended with cilantro, parsley, and chives create a lush, pale-green cream that's silky smooth and bright from a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice. A splash of olive oil and a little water bring it to that perfect pourable-but-coating consistency that clings beautifully to whatever you serve it with. For anyone navigating condiment aisles with caution, this is a genuine relief — every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, with zero hidden seasonings or processed additives to second-guess. The optional jalapeño adds a gentle kick without overwhelming the herby freshness, and the whole thing comes together in under two minutes of blending. It works as a dip, a dressing, a sauce for grilled proteins, or a spread for wraps — basically anywhere you'd reach for a creamy condiment. Make a batch, keep it in an airtight container, and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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4 servings
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup filtered water, plus more as needed
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the avocado flesh into a blender or food processor. Add the cilantro, parsley, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, water, salt, and pepper, along with the jalapeño if using.
- 2
Blend on high until completely smooth and pale green, about 45–60 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
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