Mediterranean Diet Classic Avocado Dip
Elevate your snack game with this Mediterranean Diet Classic Avocado Dip—a fresh, vibrant, and heart-healthy twist on traditional guacamole. Made with ripe avocados, zesty lemon juice, premium extra-virgin olive oil, and a medley of fresh parsley and mint, this dip is a flavor-packed homage to Mediterranean cuisine. Aromatic garlic, a sprinkle of sea salt, and juicy cherry tomatoes add texture and depth, while the quick 15-minute prep time makes it perfect for any occasion. Whether served with crisp vegetable sticks or wholesome whole-grain bread, this avocado dip is an irresistible, nutrient-packed delight that embodies the essence of Mediterranean flavors and healthy eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 pieces cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
Add lemon juice and olive oil to the avocado in the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves. Add them to the bowl.
Mince the garlic clove and mix it into the avocado mixture.
Add sea salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Mash the ingredients together with a fork or a potato masher until smooth but slightly chunky.
Dice the cherry tomatoes and gently fold them into the avocado dip.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving.
Serve the avocado dip immediately with vegetable sticks or whole-grain bread as a healthy Mediterranean snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.9 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2358 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1747 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
