Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dip, Spread, or Dressing

By DIANETHORNTON

Ingredients

• 1 avocado
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 cup lowfat Greek yogurt (for directions to make your own, go to: www.theyummylife.recipes/167)
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1-4 tablespoons milk or buttermilk (for thinning, if necessary)
• Optional additional ingredients: chives, green onions, cilantro, cumin, cayenne, or minced jalapeno

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from theyummylife.com

Preparation

Step 1

To mix by hand: peel and cut avocado into chunks; drizzle with lime juice mash with fork; transfer to small bowl. Add yogurt, honey, salt, garlic powder, onion powder & black pepper. Stir until well combined. If too thick, gradually add milk a tablespoon at a time until desire consistency. Serve right away.

To mix in blender (for smoother consistency): Add avocado to blender container, drizzle with lime juice, and blend. Add remaining ingredients except the milk and blend until well combined. Blend in milk a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS (add more or less milk to achieve different consistencies suitable for a variety of uses):
--As a dip: Use a thick or thinned version as dip for chips, French fries, and raw veggies.
--As a topping: Use a thick version as a healthy substitute for sour cream on baked potatoes
--As a sandwich spread: Use a thicker version as a healthy substitute for mayonnaise on sandwiches
--As a salad dressing: Use a thinner version as a healthy salad dressing on greens or slaw.





See the recipe online at www.TheYummyLife.com/recipes/185