Name: Recipe "Avocado Sauce"
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 1 avocado (ripe, large); 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt; 3 tbsp buttermilk; 0.667 cup cilantro leaves (packed); 2 green onions (chopped); 0.5 jalapeño (seeds removed and diced); 1 clove garlic (minced); 2 tbsp lime juice; to taste kosher salt and black pepper

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Why This Creamy Avocado Sauce Recipe Works So Well

This avocado sauce recipe comes together in under 10 minutes, yet delivers so much flavor. I rely on ripe avocados for creaminess, Greek yogurt for tang, and a splash of buttermilk to make it drizzleable. It’s smooth, vibrant, and just the right amount of zesty from lime and jalapeño. I keep a jar in my fridge for quick meals.

3 Reasons You’ll Love This Healthy Avocado Sauce

Comes together in 5 minutes, just toss everything in a blender and whirl until smooth. No chopping skills required.
Dual purpose, use it as a dressing, a dip, or a spread; it works equally well for lunch prep or party platters.
Naturally creamy without heavy cream, avocados and Greek yogurt create a rich texture without dairy overload, perfect for those watching calories.

Key Ingredients for Creamy Avocado Sauce

Avocado: The base of the sauce. Look for a large Haas avocado that gives slightly to the touch. It should be dark and bumpy-skinned for the best creamy texture.
Greek yogurt: Adds protein and tang while keeping the sauce thick. Use plain full-fat or 2% yogurt, nonfat can make the sauce watery.
Cilantro: Provides freshness. If you’re one of the cilantro-haters, substitute flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze more lime.

Kitchen Tools for Avocado Sauce

Food processor or blender: A small blender or food processor works best to get a smooth consistency. If using a blender, you may need to scrape down the sides.

Tips for Making the Best Avocado Sauce

Use a perfectly ripe avocado, it should yield gently to pressure but not be mushy. If it’s underripe, the sauce will be chunky; overripe turns it brown quickly. To adjust thickness, add buttermilk a teaspoon at a time until it flows like a thick salad dressing. For a spicier sauce, leave the jalapeño seeds in; for milder, remove them. Taste after blending and add salt gradually, a little salt brightens all the flavors.

Avocado Sauce Variations to Try

For a dairy-free version, swap the Greek yogurt and buttermilk with an equal amount of unsweetened coconut yogurt and water or almond milk, though it will be thinner. To dial up the herbs, add a handful of fresh basil or mint along with the cilantro. If you prefer a smoky note, replace the jalapeño with a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (use the sauce, not the whole pepper) for a spicy-sweet kick.

What to Serve with Avocado Sauce

This sauce is incredibly versatile. Drizzle it over chicken or fish tacos, spread it on turkey sandwiches, or toss it with a taco salad as a dressing. It also works as a dip for raw vegetables, tortilla chips, or roasted potatoes. For a quick weeknight meal, spoon it over black beans and rice or use it as a sauce for enchiladas.

How to Store Leftover Avocado Sauce

Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface before sealing, this minimizes oxidation and keeps it green. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir before using, as some separation is natural.

Frequently Asked Questions About Avocado Sauce

Can I make avocado sauce ahead of time?

Yes, you can make it a day in advance. Store it in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface to prevent browning. Give it a stir before using.

Can I use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt?

Absolutely. Sour cream will give a similar tang and creaminess. You may need to adjust the buttermilk amount if the sauce is too thick.

How do I prevent the sauce from turning brown?

The lime juice helps slow browning. Pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface before refrigerating also helps. Use the sauce within 3 days for best color and flavor.

Recipe

Avocado Sauce

This simple creamy avocado sauce only takes a few minutes to make and is great on tacos, quesadillas, sandwiches, salads, and more! It can also be used as a dip for vegetables or chips!

easyVegetarian

10 min

Prep Time

3 min

Cook Time

13 min

Total Time

Servings

Mexican

Cuisine

33 kcal

Calories

Ingredients

Servings

1 avocado, ripe, large
0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tbsp buttermilk
0.667 cup cilantro leaves, packed
2 green onions, chopped

0.5 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp lime juice
to taste kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions

1
In a food processor or blender, blend the avocado, Greek yogurt, buttermilk, cilantro, green onion, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and add more salt, if necessary. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little more buttermilk until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition (per serving)

33kcal

Calorie breakdown

Protein31%11 kcal

Fat36%13 kcal

Carbohydrates33%12 kcal

How this was calculated — 9 of 9 ingredients matched

avocadoAvocados, raw, Florida1 kcal

plain Greek yogurtYogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk116 kcal

buttermilkMilk, buttermilk, fluid, whole28 kcal

cilantro leavesCoriander (cilantro) leaves, raw37 kcal

green onionsOnions, young green, tops only1 kcal

jalapeñoPeppers, jalapeno, raw0 kcal

garlicGarlic, raw7 kcal

lime juiceLime juice, raw8 kcal

kosher salt and black pepperPepper, banana, raw0 kcal

Serving size ≈ 61 g · 6 servings

Nutrition information is automatically calculated from USDA FoodData Central, so should only be used as an approximation. Actual values may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, and preparation methods used.

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